Reducing stress for your fish helps them to start feeding more quickly. Higher stocking rates require ponds with drain structures. For projects in ponds unsuited for seining, stocking densities should not exceed 300-500 fish per acre. The harvest inefficiency of hook and line, traps or trap seining makes higher stocking rates too expensive to justify. Do not buy large amounts of feed at one time.
Vitamins lose their potency in feed stored for more than a few weeks at or above room temperature.
Store the feed in a cool, dry place to reduce molding. Never give molded feed to your fish, it will make them sick. Most feed dealers will stock catfish feed, if you make arrangements. Feed between 10 AM and 4 PM, when oxygen levels are highest. Higher oxygen levels are necessary for efficient digestion and conversion.