The more I read this site about this topic the more confused I get. I have murky water most of the time(not 100%). I have used the test of a clear jar but couldn't swear I saw floating particles. Now I'm hearing a)alum sulfate, b)gypsum d)aeration, and now d)hay.
I have been using about 6 tons of agricultural lime on my 2 1/2 acre(avg 8 ft) pond to get my alkalinity up so I can fertilize. But with 12" or less clarity I won't get a bloom.
I'm willing to try one or all of these remedies to clear my water or I'll never get a bloom and thus poor fish(bass & bream) production. So what should I try and how much ?
Dumb question...is gypsum and lime the same?