WaterWizard, thanks for the info, I'm sure there are many pond owners interested in this topic because there has been so much info pro & con.
I've been researching this topic to find the most cost effective bacteria to use, as I stated earlier I used a pound of flush-it last year because It advertised one of the highest bacteria to dollar ratios. Most of the products I have been looking at don't give info on bacteria count.
AS you stated that temp. and PH have big affects on the bacteria count, I feel that it's one of the big problems I have due to water PH of 5.5.
I also agree that islands are a big help to the water quality in the pond, I have 2 natural Islands and the amount of fish, insect and other wildlife around and on them is significant.
Thanks again for the valuable info.
