Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Water chemistry What to do this winter?

cmfulmer we used to rec. spreader truck applicaitons to save clietns money. Our water quality testing has shown very poor results. Unless a major portion of the lake can be hit with the spreader truck it works poorly. We also made sure when they did use this method to not pile it up they move often and as it hits water spreads with enough areas covered it can work. Problem is most do not have a situation where enough application areas exist. The cost has went up also with spreader truck $40-$55/ton bulk dump $30 so with extra barge fee depending on size of job cost is closer than folks think and we can ensure even coverage with the barge.

If piled up I think you will not get the water quality you wanted. That area is obvioulsy high in alkalinity but too many places may exist around with no lime on the soil with poor alkalnity thus overall the alkalinity in the pond does not rise to desired levels.

If you can circulate the water via aeration, you will be just fine.......I just went back and saw surface area and max depth of 28 ft. It will take a high pressure pump, but 1 aeration station should really circulate the water well in 25 ft. water

I recently tested my water and here are the results: alk 20 ppm, CaCO3 20 ppm, pH 6.5. Not what I was expecting. Even after adding the lime over the winter, nothing changed. I want a good plankton bloom but I'm wondering if I should fertilize. Right now, secchi reading is about 36". If I fertilize, if it will help, what type do I need to use?

Maybe I should post this in the fertilization area. Not sure how to do that.