Ponds are great complements to any landscape, whether you have a large or small pond. What about fish? Well, although some may think you may be limited on the types of fish you want to stock in a small pond, the fact is that you can stock bigger fish as well. You can have a variety of fish to your likings, such as catfish, bluegill, and bass. Rest assured that you will be able to raise big and healthy fish with the proper routine and maintenance. However, remember that smaller ponds will yield smaller quantities.
Quality Matters
To have quality fish in your pond, you must keep them thriving with the right feeding routine. Make sure that you research what type of food would be best for your fish. Bass, for example, are top-line predators that like a variety of prey. You can have big bass if you supply them with bluegill, forage fish, crawfish or minnows. It is also ideal that you provide your bass with generous habitat. OWS offers a variety of Fish Attractorsdepending on the size of your pond. These fish attractors offer a safe habitat for your bait fish and allow your bass to grow larger.
Aeration
Pond aeration is key to keeping your fish alive and growing. Fish need oxygen to survive, so maintaining your pond is essential, which will include optimizing the performance of your aeration setup. The aeration process is part of your regular maintenance routine for your pond. Think about investing in either a surface aerator or a bottom pond aerator. Both aerators will work to keep a steady flow of moving water.
Harvest
You need to keep an eye on your fish as they grow. Having a proper balance of fish population is essential to prevent overcrowding. If you see fish that are not growing, you may want to remove these fish to let others continue to grow. Then, depending on your goal, you can decide which fish to keep.
Food Chain
Stocking a steady supply of forage fish is essential. However, you don’t want to forget about those little fish, either. After all, if you have your forage fish nice and fed, your bass will surely appreciate it. It is a good idea to think about the natural state of the pond’s habitat. Then, you can put familiar and comfortable surroundings for your fish like a fish attractor.
At Outdoor Water Solutions, we offer a variety of pond aerators & solar pond aerators providing you with the options needed to pick the perfect pond aerator for your pond. We always enjoy working with clients on ways to improve the quality of their ponds’ health so, if you have any questions or would like more information on our solar pond aerators, contact us at 866.471.1614 today!
