Nice pictures of your place! Be proud - and thankful.

As for lake dyes: you can't go wrong with AQUASHADE or ADMIRAL, and even some of the non-registered lake dyes. I would generally avoid the cheap ones, unless you make the effort to assure their dye content. But, is that effort really worth it?

Source: you have a good aquaculture supplier right in your state. I don't do promotions here, so email me if you need the name.