So, i have a new pond, <2 yr. Can read more about that in the introduce yourself section.

I just got a call and my Texas Feeder will be here tomorrow. My pond is on rec land so i can't go but every other week about so i got the 175lb version with solar charger. I have a few bags of PUR AQUAMAX SPORTFISH 500 that will be here later today. Excited to start this project. I have a couple questions - I saw where Sarah Parvin in a vid was using tucker mills 36% fry food. Any thoughts on that? I can't get it here in MO but still curious. I was going to order some Optimal but the aqua is less expensive OTD. I am going to start with short 1-3 seconds in morning and evening until i can see that they're eating the food. The pond has good source of minnows that seem to be thriving so i really am just trying to speed up my growth and maybe hit some 1lb+ BG. Also thinking about getting some CNBG. I was told by AmerSportFish that they'll do fine in South Central MO.

Any thoughts on getting the fish to start eating, the Tucker food etc? Thanks