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New to the forums.....can't wait for the ice to thaw... Im in omaha with a 15 lake/pond in the back yard. My question is this. Does underwater vegetation and grass occur normally? Our pond is about 10 years old and is a sand pit with clay topsoil. You cant say that we have an overabundance of vegetation to control. just curious so i can improve the habitat.
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Chad, We're glad you found us. Ther will be some much more knowledgable answers soon.
Generally, you want 20% of the pond vegitated. If yours is 10 years old and not aerated, there should be plenty of nutients for plant growth.
Do you know if there are grass carp?
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No white amur that i have seen in past years. Typical yellow salmon (common carp).
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Chad, welcome >> How clear is your lake when the water warms up in the spring through the fall ? Clear water should have you growing vegetation. Carp can cloud the water and slow down growth as can anything that clouds the water column (wind/ wave effect on clay shorlines,lots of inflow too much Aqua shade type product.)to name just a few.
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Water clarity depends on wave action mostly, windy as hell in Omaha. I have seen moss growing on the rip rap through the ice-over in winter. there must be something growing. lol
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