Originally posted by Greg Grimes:
Woody- one thing to consider is it seems we do not get the large swings in phyto bloom since using water soluble vs liquid fert. Also with heavy feeding very little fert is necessary in many cases.
Ric- I have many clients that have the goal of 24-36" or similiar. They are not worried as much about DO crash more asethetics. THey like to swim and want to see more than 18 inches, etc. So yes you are right 24-36 is far more productive than 6 ft. vis. One potential probelm though and woody might have this one. IF you try for greater vis and have shallow edges many times fertilizing only makes it worse b/c encourages filamentous algae growth (ML if only we could stock tilapia)
Greg, I purchased some water soluble fertilizer from Mr. Davis (thanks for hooking me up with him!) I got it when he delivered my Talapia. I was going to use it on my next application but had the crash before I got the chance. If I fertilize next year that is what I will use. I am back to feeding atleast every other day now if not everyday, between that and the visiting Geese I may not fertilize at all. If I have no sign of Algea at all once the temps warm to 60 degrees next year I may try one more time and maintain 24-36 inch bloom as suggested.
Greg, Am I reading you right that you would use Talapia if legal in your area? Thanks for takeing the time to reply to my post!
