Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Water chemistry water quality questions

Like DD said, the best thing you can do for your food chain is providing better forage for the bass. Putting in some adult regular (not hybrid) BG would be a good way. For a half acre 20-30 adult BG would probably suffice.

Aqua shade and fertilizer have contrary purposes IMO. People usually use aqua shade to reduce plankton/plant growth, as you stated. They add fertilizer to get MORE plankton, although they may get larger plants instead depending on the pond and when the fertilizer is applied. In sounds to me like your co-op is selling aqua shade and fertilizer.