I have a 1 yr old, 1/5 acre pond. I have some structure in the pond for spawning. I have had thousands of FHM in the pond. We have had a couple of big rains lately, including a 10.25" rain in 24 hours. The pond ran over (a bunch). I saw a few minnows out in the pasture, and saw a few dying. They would spin in a tight circle in one spot, similar to whirling disease in trout. I recently added 20 BCs and 12 HSBs. I have not seen the HSBs since I put them in, but I think they are still there. Now, my numbers of minnows is low. I see quite a few small fry, but for average size minnows I probably only see a few dozen, maybe a hundred minnows.
Should I test my water before I add more FHMs, or, since some are still ok, just add them? There is no way the BCs, CCs and HSB have eaten all those minnows in a few weeks.
I appreciate the feedback.
BB
