Wow! I realize I need to be careful regarding final conclusions from your research, but the hypothesis/testing/theory aspect of what you've done is extremely interesting. And it highlights one of the aspects of my personal pond management that I find the most challenging: attempting to measurably modify a biological system. I've always over simplified (i.e. low DO = dead fish, higher DO = live fish, ergo aeration = always good for fish). But in a BOW, with a full spectrum of life competing for the resources, changing one or two aspects/resources very often does not have the impact I expect (or really, hope for).
Don't get me wrong, I am not discouraged by this, just chastened a bit. There is solid data that supports the benefit of 'macroscopic changes' to our ponds (like structure, water depth, et al). I seems there is lots to learn about how to effectively impact the microscopic side.

Really, really good stuff MNFISH! Thanks for sharing your work with us!


"Politics": derived from 'poly' meaning many, and 'tics' meaning 'blood sucking parasites'.