Ok, A couple of updates:

1. I have a new water sample, will send this week.

2. The dirt work is finished, they did a great job. The pond will be a maximum of 100' x 100' at normal full level. The drought continues. I'm leaning toward waiting for rain before stocking.

3. All existing fish decided to leave, man - that Rotenone really does the job.

4. On the aeration issue. I will use 110v (for previously stated reasons). My brother is handling the wiring issues - it is over 100 feet. He is a Master electrician + we are wiring my cabin in the next few weeks anyway. I still see no reason to run the aeration during the cool season.

5. Deb, on the Gambusias. I haven’t looked around yet. It’s been busy. Assuming your price is a good as others I get them from you. Eastland offered a ½ price sale (does that include shipping Eastland? \:D ) Deb, I assume I will get the LMB from you to.

We need to decide on stocking rates. I was waiting to see what ML was doing on his pond.

Here is a updated photo of the pond (those are my two youngest boys standing beside it to give you an idea of size):




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