Agreed' lots of reason why...

However, odds are if the other pond was not dyed and was more fertil it probably would be holding more life as in general more fertile ponds hold more life.....

Say they stopped dying it and started fertalizing it might indeed have more life after after awhile....at least "in" the pond.

Goofing off is a slang term for engaging in recreation or an idle pastime while obligations of work or society are neglected........... Wikipedia