Quantity: 5 pounds (~1000) small minnows per box
Species: Fathead Minnow
Delivery Method: FedEx Priority Overnight
Ship Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Arrival Days: Tuesdays & Fridays
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Foundational Forage — Delivered Fast

This listing is for one complete 5-pound box of live fathead minnows, professionally packed in oxygenated bags and shipped overnight.

Each purchase equals one sealed shipment. This is structured parcel delivery for pond owners who need manageable forage quantities without coordinating bulk truck transport.

Why Fathead Minnows?

Fathead minnows are the most reliable starter forage species in freshwater pond management. They:

• Spawn repeatedly during warm months

• Establish quickly in new ponds

• Provide immediate forage availability

• Support early predator growth

They are the biological foundation for bass and hybrid striped bass programs.

Ideal Use Cases

• New pond establishment (before predator stocking)

• Supplemental forage boosts

• Correcting underfed predator systems

• Small acreage or backyard ponds

If you’re not stocking by the acre, this format provides a controlled introduction of forage biomass.

Shipping & Handling

Fish are:

• Bagged with pure oxygen

• Insulated for temperature stability

• Shipped overnight to minimize transit stress

Tracking is provided once labels are created, and delivery timing is coordinated to ensure safe receipt.

On Arrival

1. Float the bag to equalize temperature.

2. Temper gradually if needed.

3. Release near structure (rocks, pallets, vegetation) to encourage spawning.

Fatheads typically disperse slowly and begin seeking cover immediately.

Management Notes

Fathead minnows are most effective when:

• Stocked before predators are introduced

• Given spawning structure

• Integrated into a broader forage strategy

They are not a permanent forage solution in predator-dense systems — they are a foundation species designed to jump-start population balance.