Crappy Pond

[Piperflyer]

I have a small pond on my property that is loaded with crappy. I've been feeding them bread & worms once in awhile. Is there any kind of a fish food I could buy to fatten them up; where would I buy it? I live pretty rural. Thanks

 

[irwin]

Interesting... Try calling a pet store that specializes in pet fish.. Years ago my uncle had a pond he built-stocked it with trout and bought food pellets for them... hey, they might have something for ya..

 

[LMTC]

Most feed mills carry a floating fish food, generally in 50# bags. Probably cost lots less there than any specialty store.

 

[EddieWalker]

I have catfish and bluegill in my small pond, and I feed them floating catfish food. You can get it at any feed supply store or Tractor Supply. Price is always about the same at $15 for a 50 pound sack. I don't know if crappy will eat it or not, but for what it costs, you might as well give it a try. I use a plastic coolaid pitcher to through out the food, but just about anything will do.

Eddie

 

[MossRoad]

If I had a pond full of crappy fish, I'd dose it with rotenone and start over!

I think it is spelled crappie.

Anyhow, I think they like to eat minnows. Check with your local state biologist to find out which kind to stock in your location.

 

[wjmst]

My pond has mostly blue/gill, sunfish, and minnows. We feed them handfuls of Jap. Beattles this time of year. They seem to really enjoy it!

I also has some floating goldfish pellets (from Wal*mart). The larger fish refuse to eat it them, but the smaller ones seem to like it.

Wes

 

[schmism]

i was at rural king this monday to get chicken feed for my new girls....

next to the chicken feed was the floating fish food... 50# bag for like $10 if i remember right...

 

[czechsonofagun]

My pond has mostly blue/gill, sunfish, and minnows. We feed them handfuls of Jap. Beattles this time of year. They seem to really enjoy it!

I also has some floating goldfish pellets (from Wal*mart). The larger fish refuse to eat it them, but the smaller ones seem to like it.

Wes

Interesting, I remember reading somewhere about bass spitting japs out. Looks like I am gonna hang some feromons from the pond pier

 

[Slacker]

We feed the fish ole' Roy! The brim and cats love it. The bass enjoy the brim!

 

[tommu56]

My pond has mostly blue/gill, sunfish, and minnows. We feed them handfuls of Jap. Beattles this time of year. They seem to really enjoy it!

I also has some floating goldfish pellets (from Wal*mart). The larger fish refuse to eat it them, but the smaller ones seem to like it.

Wes

Could it be larger ones don't eat the food because they eat the smaller fish?

just kidding

tom