I’ve talked with three different fish hatcheries and they are saying that the SM will not breed in my pond, even with the size depth and structure I have?
Kind of confusing.
I would rather just have smallies with perch and red ears as the main fish species for first few years anyway.
I wonder if the 3 hatcheries you spoke with have any SMB to sell? I’m assuming they do not and are trying to get you to change your plan. It is their job to sell fish after all. Take the advice from the experts on here who have SMB reproducing in either their own or clients ponds not someone is selling fish. Good luck!
