These cichlids are popular aquarium fish. We generally stock 5 - 25 fish per acre. They will accept pellet fish food. These aggressive predators may control overcrowded bream populations. Because they are delicate fish, we usually distribute large fingerlings during cold weather.
Small fingerlings are more available.
Rainbow trout - Distributed only during the fall, these fish are usually raised in cages during the winter. We recommend stocking up to 350 in a cage that is 4 feet tall and 4 feet in diameter. F. They are very easy to clean, delicious to eat and contribute to a great cookout. We recommend stocking them only in lakes larger than 8 acres. They need abundant fathead minnows to avoid adversely affecting bass populations.