I'm attempting to stabilize the water chemistry in a new pond near Buffalo, Tx before stocking fish this spring and wanted to get some feedback on a recommendation I received from Texas A&M.

They recently analyzed a water sample for me and indicated my Hardness (24), Calcium (6.89), Alkalinity (25) and total dissolved salts (.098 ppt) were well below acceptable levels and have suggested adding ag lime and non iodized stock salt.

I totally get the ag lime but was surprised at the amount of salt, especially at a rate of 150-200 lbs / acre foot (750-1000 lbs in my case).

Does this sound reasonable?