Pond Boss is a product of those with a financial interest in ponds. Should we take it with a grain of salt?
I do. I sincerely mean no offense, it's just that I don't believe in absolutes, or the final word. Speaking for myself, I make mistakes, I make corrections, and I continue to learn. Nothing is set in stone. What is accepted practice today may be deemed ridiculous by tomorrow's standards. And that includes ponds and pond management.
Yesterday we all knew that HSB had no place in a pond setting. Today, we know better. Today, we advise that crappie are a poor choice for small ponds. Tomorrow, we may well be recommending them as routine practice. No absolutes. Always look at both sides, and never take an answer at face value without asking to see how they did the math.
Get a second opinion, do more research, ask more questions.
