... Little different throwing around opinions or advice over the internet then standing next to a pond discussing it with it's owner. Made note to self.
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Always good to get a reality check and basic principal reminder like Bob gave. ..., and each pond is a ecosystem in itself. What works at one may fail miserably at another.
Please read the portion of Pond Frog's quote above and keep it in mind. There is a lot there to make note of and one I want to specifically point out.
The concept of "It Depends" is a critical principal. You guys are great and collectively we help a lot of people with questions. New and interesting ideas are discussed as well as long trusted concepts. In most cases we try this without ever seeing the pond in question � that is a tough assignment.
With regard to the above I want to emphasize one axiom and one rule.
The axiom - every person has the right to do or try what he wants with his pond (hopefully on an informed basis) ...
The rule - we have an obligation to unknowing pond owners including lurkers not to give them bad unproven advice without disclaimer or limits that may harm their ponds.
This is not hard to do. Qualify your information and state it is experimental , based on limited results or just a brainstorm idea. There is nothing wrong with providing information which is not fully tested and proved. Include warnings so those with very limited experience can make good fully informed choices.
With that said lets now go out and solve every pond question we can - inquiring minds want to know !
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