Greg:
Yep. I got the Grass Carp and I saw one of them swimming around last night. They were all good size (at least 10-12 inches+) when delivered and frisky rascals. My spillway is screened over quite well and I had to prove this to the Pa. Fish Commission before I could get my stocking permit. After this year, I want to follow your lead and that of Mr. Cody and go the natural route to weed control. As you can tell from my messages to you and a few helpful others, I am struggling with this herbicide thing, although I am now starting to see the forest from the trees. Plus, it's my first try and I shouldn't get frustrated. I'll get it right I'm sure and it's because of good people like you, Shan, Kellie, Bill, Bob, and many others. But, I am now a believer to let nature do the work. I have ordered up 10 more Grass Carp to get them acclimated and "fattened" up before fall and winter. I don't think 20 of these fish in my pond is too many. They should be here in two weeks or so. My supplier gets them from Arkansas.
I know I will still have to treat for algae despite the Grass Carp, but that's easy to do from what I can tell as opposed to the other plants growing in my pond.
You have been great to me. Any more advice, please keep it comin'. Next year, I hope to be a better pondmeister (or something like that!)
