Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Raising Forage and Bait spotfin shiner

Bill,

I just ordered some acrylic platters that I plan to use as described below. I'll post up the process and parts as I get them done. Thank you for the very informative email you sent.

I'm thinking thru the process, I'm a first timer, so please add/ delete / change anything that doesn't fit with your 30 years of experience with SFS

(sorry I tried to indent the list but it taking out the spaces)

? is there a 'sweet spot' on the number of crevices, ie., platters that should be in the stack
- Soak the platters in a watershed that has spotfins
? How often should they be checked, moved to the pond
- remove the Platter Stack and bring back via a aerated conveyance
? do the Platter Stacks need to remain vertical or can they be laid horizontal for transportation
- submerge platter stack in pond
? How long should they be soaked in the pond
? Any guidance on where in pond the platters should soaked for the eggs to hatch, deep/shallow water, shade/sun
? how long from Fry to Breeding for SFS - in other words should I leave platters in the pond with no adults over summer or keep trying for eggs?

Thanks much Stressless/