Ordered a pond water test kit the other day. Took it to the pond yesterday. PH is neutral, (7.0 to 7.5) 0 ammonia, nitrite is 0, Phosphates are 0 too.
Then I fished for a while.. Had six SMB on, but only got one to the boat. Boy are they a blast.
9 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep. RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (going away), SMB, and HSB (only one seen in 5 yrs) Restocked HSB (2020) Have seen one of these. I think that's about all I should put in my little pond. Otter attack in 2023