Pond Boss Forums AQUATIC VEGETATION Controlling unwanted plants Koi, Giant Red Crayfish and Bacteria

The hatchery owner suggested I put 60 3" Koi, some giant red crayfish and a gallon of bacteria in my pond to help get rid of the FA.

I stocked this pond in Sept 06 and I have not gotten the numbers or growth of fish I should have. The fish average 2-4" and are not real numerous. The tadpole numbers are huge however.

The pond is very clear 3-4' and is spring fed. The FA is covering the whole shallow end where the fish need to breed. I see BG fighting for little open spaces in the FA to nest.

What do you think of this recommendation ILO of chemical treatments which I would prefer not to use.

I do plan on having a private biologist test the water in another month and write a proposal. I would like to fix it myself though if I could.