Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Water chemistry Starting point to kill off pond

< 60 kgs/ha Ca(OH) 2 Slaked lime Hydrated lime Builders lime < 60 kgs/ha CaO Quicklime Burnt lime > 10 tons/ha CaCO 3 , Lime Type Types of limes and recommended rates of application for aquaculture ponds (Wing et al., 2004)

http://wildlife.tamu.edu/files/2010/04/6_Calculating_Treatments.pdf (Cliff Notes - drain pond, apply 1,500 to 2,000 pounds per acre of pond bottom. Pond should be drained before lime is added. Lime should be spread evenly across the pond bottom and allowed to react with the mud. Duration of treatment - 2 days or longer.)