Came across this thread and I also have a 1 1/2 ac pond fed by a spring. When first moved in had a mossy bottom with a lot of muck. Have used aeration and bacteria and now the muck has markedly cleared as well as the moss. Now have bare bottom with little vegetation. What favorable vegetation would you recommend. Have had FA problems past several years and treatment has been with dye and Cutrine. The Cutrine has killed off our snails and crayfish. Have trout and grass carp. Nothing kills the grass carp. Wanted to know if anyone have used barley straw? How do you use it and how much? Any suggestions as to a good bottom vegetation?
