In a small pond I would spread them out in different areas. Different depths. It will give you more options in a small area plus, in a pond all the fish won't bunch up in one area. If you put them out this season thay should produce. If not you haven't lost anything and you'll be ready for next year. They should last you a few years if not longer. I'd say put more out in a year or two if those work well. Hope you get'm...
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