Wow, that's some impressive work! I can't believe the transformation in clarity.
At this point, I'm hoping to avoid having to drain the pond. The bass that are in there seem pretty settled, so I'd hate to disrupt them and the rest of the ecosystem.
Here's a less intrusive plan I'm hoping might work out. I'm pretty sure I've got to get some oxygenating plants going, plus some shade plants (like water lilies). I'm figuring I can start those on the edges as the pond starts to refill.
For this "bounce back" season, I'm thinking of rigging up a big, temporary biofilter - scaling everything for a turnover of once per day. If I really want to work on the algae, it seems like I could add a UV filter somewhere in the flow.
With a plan like this, do you think it would move things in the right direction? I'm not seeking perfection this season, just an improvement from where I'm at.
Thanks!
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