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(I was posting as my good friend Bill Cody was also posting. He is far more an expert is this area than I will ever be -- read his remarks. Consider Bill's thoughts before you consider mine.)

I guess I'm not seeing anything out of normal. Especially looking at picture 3, it resembles the newest pond we built earlier this spring. That green stuff is pretty normal -- and probably pretty healthy for your pond, if you wish to grow fish.

I don't want this to get into a political discussion, but I believe you are in, what I hope is, a rather abnormal weather situation. Assuming you get some moisture in the upcoming months and years, you should have a pretty decent pond.

If you wish to grow fish, the 3-4 feet of water clarity that you report is not good for your fish. It means that the food chain, from plankton to pan-sized fish don't have food. They need nutrients. Proper water nutrients will cut visibility to well less than 2-feet of visibility.

Please come back with your observations and questions. It will benefit many in your situation.

Regards,
Ken




Last edited by catmandoo; 08/27/12 08:34 PM.
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