Thanks Nick and Greg. With regards to the alkalinity, no, I have not tested it. Unfortunately, I'm just doing the work on the pond and we're using by buddies dime to pay for stuff. I have asked him before about testing pH and alkalinity but he was unwilling to pay somebody to do it.
Will it hurt this pond to lime it even if the pH is okay? I kinda tend to think the pH is too low. It appears the close proximity to woods has caused alot of tanic acid to run off thus lowering the pH. This has resulted in a "iced tea" type appearance to the pond.
