Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Fertilization Pelletized Lime. As effective as powdered?

Can pelletized lime be used in lue of powdered? If so would the recommended amount be the same as powdered? How much would one use for a 3/4 acre pond? Any input is greatly appreciated....

The amount of lime needs to be determined by the current pH and alkalinity. What are your current readings?

I would not use pelitized lime. You want to avoid any additives and pelletized has some sort of coating.

it is much more costly than ag lime Caco3. I suggest 4 tons/acre if alkalinity is less than 15 ppm. This will buy you 4-5 years before necessary again.

Greg - So Caco3 is the lime you recommend? This is powdered I assume? I need to test the alkalinity of the soil. Where can I find a testing kit? Feed/Farm store? Thanks for the input Greg and Tuzz.

Mark yes regualr agricultural limestone is calcium carbonate that is powder. Your county extension agent can test for alk and others for minimal price.

Mark A.-most likely you need lime, especially if soil is sandy and you are surrounded by pine trees. Test the water as Greg suggests, the county agent has a form, and it costs $20. Now is the time to lime. The amount to apply is based on your alkalinity reading, and amount of water flow through your pond.
Aglime is cornmeal size grains of calcium carbonate. Be wary of pelletized lime..it is likely calcium hydroxide, not aglime. You want calcium carbonate. Most recommendations for east Texas are one ton per surface acre. But, it's not too expensive, and with lots of flow through, it makes sense to add more than that.