Originally Posted By: ewest
Like so many questions -- it all depends. Many ponds are naturally fertile and don't need lime or fertilizer. So it starts with your pond facts. How is the alkalinity and do you have a natural bloom? If the alkalinity is good you don't need lime or can get by with a lot less. Good alkalinity also helps water quality and lessens stress on fish which helps them grow better.

There are all types of feeding approaches with different goals in mind. One point to keep in mind is that feeding does not necessarily mean bigger fish as it can mean just more small fish surviving. It must accompany good population balance achieved by harvest or predation or both.

I have not seen IIRC any studies on which is more cost effective.



Very well put sir!