Walt, what you are missing is that some waters are naturally fertile. Both I and neighbors have killed fish by fertilization and that additional carrying capacity sounds good until a DO crash occurs. Fertilizing in DavidV's area may be a guarantee of disaster. He is just about equadistant between George and I.
When the summer comes and evaporation starts in our area, having 150% of the natural carrying capacity can easily become 300% or more. Thus, it's not whether we will get a fish kill but when. It's about like fertilizing a lawn and not watering it in.
Last edited by Dave Davidson1; 10/13/09 09:05 PM.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
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Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa
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