Just to ad to the subject; If the pond is in the turnover period (temperature same from top to bottom), the need to do it gradually is not necessary as the entire water column will have the same chemistry. That's when the wind is capable of cycling the water from top to bottom. As soon as a layer warms up on top, things go back to normal again.

As I see you are in Louisiana and I doubt you ever have ice where you are... so a slow starting is most recommended.


Mario Paris,
Fish & Wildlife Management Technician, CEO of Canadianponds.ca Products