Keep your LMB numerous and mostly in the 8"-14" sizes and you will not have to worry about lots of GSF and bullheads. Feed them pellets and the GSF and BHC will be larger and add to the harvestable fish. BH when common could keep the water slightly turbid. The green bloom will minimize the chance of submerged weeds and filamentous pond scum (FA).
I Louisiana a 12' deep pond will definitely stratify at a level of around 6-8ft. For 1/43 ac, bottom aeration with one two head diffuser in the section 7+ft will elimiate stratification. If you monitor the water column temperatures in mid-summer you might get buy with aeration for 6-10 hrs per day if the system is designed properly.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 04/28/18 01:46 PM.
