Hello Everyone, I have a 3-acre pond in New Windsor NY. It is naturally spring fed from an underground spring and has a runoff on the west side that is constantly flowing. The pond is stocked with Big mouth Bass, Koi Fish, Blue gill, Catfish, Snapping turtles, painted turtles, and I have seen a bunch of other unidentified species. The pond has a 6 nipple aerator system and 3 large fountains that are used for underwater and surface aeration. The main issue I seem to be having is improving water clarity so people can see the koi fish while they are being fed. Every year I add beneficial bacteria to help with water health. I have also dredged the pond to remove the muck but after multiple attempts to remove large amounts using a dredge, I still have a lot of muck.
I understand that achieving perfect water clarity may not be possible or even good but if I can clear the pond a little more it will keep everyone else happy.
