It is surprising how many individuals believe this to be true! Hybrid striped bass will not consume all the fish in a pond. In ponds, they act as typical fish, feeding 1-2 times per day and less frequently in the winter.

Stocked at conservative numbers, its difficult for a school of hybrid striped bass to keep pace with the vast number of panfish (including largemouth bass) that commonly overpopulate ponds.

Remember, hybrids belong in all ponds because they are a functionally sterile species. In ponds, they consume some of the other species when young due to their small mouths, leaving many small fish for other predators and allowing medium and large fish to thrive. Try 100 per acre, you will be happy with them!

The Triton 4512 High Protein fish feed is recognized in aquaculture and pond management for its specific formulation catering to the nutritional requirements of different fish species such as bluegill, largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, and other predatory pond fish.

Yet, what sets this feed apart is its composition: Triton's says 45% protein and 12% fat. This precise formula is aimed at enhancing growth rates, supporting fish health, and maximizing feed utilization. Here's why Triton 4512 is so beneficial for predatory pond fish:

1. Optimized Growth Rates: The 45% protein content in Triton 4512 is remarkably well-suited for fast-growing and high-energy fish species. This substantial protein content aids in the rapid development and growth of muscles, helping fish reach trophy size quicker compared to lower-protein feeds.
2. High Energy Content: Triton 4512, with 12% fat, provides a concentrated energy source vital for sustaining the high metabolic rates of growing fish. This energy-rich mix facilitates feed conversion into body mass, bolstering more power on the hook with hyper aggressive fights from the pond bank.
3. Balanced Nutritional Profile: The composition of Triton 4512 includes protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids in precise proportions, supporting overall fish health and immune system function. This supports overall pond health and wellness.
4. Improved Feed Conversion Ratios (FCR): The specific formula of Triton 4512 focuses on optimizing feed efficiency. Fish can efficiently convert this high-quality feed into biomass, decreasing feed needs and cutting waste to maintain water quality. While the price per pound may be higher, this translates to greater fish gains and less feed required than with lower quality feeds.

Triton 4512 High Protein feed is engineered for those who seek to maximize the growth potential and health of their fish, ensuring that aquaculture operations can achieve optimal results both economically and environmentally. Its specialized formulation is the result of advanced research into the nutritional needs of aquatic species, providing a superior feed choice for serious aquaculturists.

Largemouth bass are known for overpopulating and depleting forage fish in small ponds. This often leads to intense competition for forage, causing stunted growth and thinness. Our Pond-Ready Hybrid Striped bass and Triton feed can assist. However, you must also work to eliminate as many small largemouth bass as possible to help the hybrids to keep up with the largemouth bass' ability to reproduce.

To ensure optimal growth of the hybrid striped bass, ponds no smaller than 1/4 acre with a depth of 7-8' are recommended.

Domestic pure-strain striped bass need ample surface acreage and depth, reach out for a consultation on your private pond.

The Pond-Ready Hybrid Striped Bass can grow to adult on panfish and sunfish. Just like any other fish on high quality feed, with 45% Triton, it grow 3x faster, than on a fish diet alone. Many customers do prefer to avoid feed entirely, stocked without feed, hybrid stripers excel when paired with coppernose bluegill, crappie, green sunfish, largemouth bass, and various minnows like common carp, shiners, and shad. One or a blend of these will suffice as a forage base for the pond-ready hybrid striped bass.