Hi Joe - You say - "We have thrown in pond clear from the pond guy and do throw a few in every couple of weeks."
Obviously the stuff from pond guy is not working which is why you are asking for help on our forum. Did anyone from the pond guy visit the pond? If they did visit ,,,,your problem is beyond their knowledge or ability.
The jar test if done properly, it can indicate if the turbidity is caused by sediment, dirt, or clay particles in the water column. or the lack of clarity is caused by something else usually plankton - phytoplankton and or zooplankton. Lack of clarity can also be caused by a bacterial bloom or suspended tiny organic particles suspended in the water or a combination of all the preceding items. The pond being initially clear and no longer clear with NO fish suggests there could be a plankton bloom but maybe not.
How clear is the water now?
How clear was the water when it was clear?
How deep can you see a white coffee cup on a string when the cup is lowered into the water. You should know this measurement so you can determine if what you doing is helping, hindering or doing nothing for water clarity.
Joe says - So all the bags of bacteria you just toss is are a waste of money?
Answer - apparently yes, a waste of money if using bacteria to make the water clearer. Bacteria have a benefit for ponds when used to fix the right problem. Bacterial additions can only do certain things to help or hinder the pond ecology. Obviously bacteria are not correcting the lack of water clarity. Who told you bacteria would make the water clearer?
You have to know why or what before you can 'fix' a problem. Just as the doctor has to know WHY you are 'sick' before he/she can fix the illness. Often this involves tests.
