A few days back I posted a thread under the fertilization section regarding having to use my outboard to circulate the pond due to excessive surface temp (99 degrees).

Prior to this, my visibility had extended to over 4 feet, but I still had good color. Both BG & GSF were on beds and at feeding time, there were good numbers of panfish from fry up to 6-7 inches, along with FHM, Mosquitofish and a few BHC.

After circulating the pond, my visibility was immediately reduced to about a foot and the surface temp was reduced to 88.

I haven't had to use the outbord for two days, thanks to cloudy skies and some much needed rain. I've been tracking temp and PH daily and they've been staying in the 80s and 70s respectively. Visibility has now moved to 18 inches. However, every bed that I can see is now empty and when I throw feed hardly anything is coming to get it.

Was my circulating the pond the cause for these changes?

.10 surface acre pond, 10.5 foot deep. SW LA. The epitome of a mutt pond. BG, LMB, GSF, RES, BH, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Gambusia,Mud Minnows, Crappie, and now shiners!!...I subscribe!!