I grandpa has just recently dug out his pond. It has a rock bottom and is about 7 foot deep. The FA is about to take over. He isnt much worried about it but I have some Hybrid bluegill in there and some nice catfish. He says the cattle isnt worried about the moss. But he said it would look better if we could do something about it. I have pulled most of it out and added some dye to try and help the growth of the moss.

My question is is there any way to treat this pond without hurting the livestock?

Tilapia, best FA eater there is. PO

Where can I get them, and do I need a permit of any kind?

Go to the DNR web site for your state and they usually list fish suppliers for your state. Don't know if they are legal in kentucky, there are places around you that I'm sure raise them. Most of the suplliers here in Indiana raise the Nile Tilapia (ones i have) and they eat FA. They start to die every year when water temp get down to 52 degrees and you do not restock till water temp gets to about 60 in spring. You only need to stock about 5 to 10 lbs per surface acre of water.Good Luck PO

And you have a supplier right now in Indiana? I haven't been able to find one and Jim Bradley is not selling any this year. Addtionally be aware we are supposed to apply for a permit to plant them.

Cecil, check your e-mail PO

If that is the case I might try them in my MI pond. Anyone know of a supplier in the MI area?