Originally Posted By: Blue Moon
Will 20 ducks change the nitrate/nitrite levels in a 3/4 acre pond enough to kill off my fish? I had someone tell me this so I thought I would ask the pro's on here..2-4 feet sloping to 10 or so..thanks, David.


I doubt that the duck poop will kill the fish, but it will contribute to an algae/weed explosion, which will consume O2 at night. I've seen 1 pair of Pekin Ducks keep a 1/4 ac pond muddy with their constant dabbling.........

Long term I wouldn't want 20 ducks on my pond.

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