I think you are right. In a couple of years of turbid water, I've had very little BG recruitment. In addition to lack of light penetration, Papa Bass will have to work overtime to keep the nest clean and fanned. He/they might just abandon nests.

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.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

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