New House - First Pond - What to do - 01/10/13 06:01 PM
Hi Everyone,
I've been monitoring the site for about 2 months, since I purchased a new home with a 1 acre pond. I'm looking for some guidance on pond maintenance. I've had the water tested and verified everything is in good order according to the Lake Doctor. Previously, there were no fish in the pond. I stocked 400 BG, 200 CC and 1000 BHM in late December and plan to add LMB in the spring. The pond has at least 12 softshell turtles and several alligator snapping turtles. Some of which are huge. So, that is a concern but, it may help keep the pond in balance.
I'm most concerned about keeping the pond healthy. There is an existing Kasco fountain that needs some maintenace. So, I'm sending it back for repairs.
Some facts about the pond.
1. 1 acre square
2. 20 yrs old
3. 4hp Kasco fountain
4. Water clarity is deep green
5. Max depth is 12 feet
6. Some shoreline torpedo grass
What would you do?
What should I do to prevent algea, duck weed, ect..
Thanks,
-Steve
I've been monitoring the site for about 2 months, since I purchased a new home with a 1 acre pond. I'm looking for some guidance on pond maintenance. I've had the water tested and verified everything is in good order according to the Lake Doctor. Previously, there were no fish in the pond. I stocked 400 BG, 200 CC and 1000 BHM in late December and plan to add LMB in the spring. The pond has at least 12 softshell turtles and several alligator snapping turtles. Some of which are huge. So, that is a concern but, it may help keep the pond in balance.
I'm most concerned about keeping the pond healthy. There is an existing Kasco fountain that needs some maintenace. So, I'm sending it back for repairs.
Some facts about the pond.
1. 1 acre square
2. 20 yrs old
3. 4hp Kasco fountain
4. Water clarity is deep green
5. Max depth is 12 feet
6. Some shoreline torpedo grass
What would you do?
What should I do to prevent algea, duck weed, ect..
Thanks,
-Steve