I did an alum treatment on my 1/4 acre pond a few weeks ago and it made a huge difference in water clarity. I used a 330 gallon IBC tote to mix the alum with pond water and then a 2" trash pump to dissolve and apply the alum.

After the alum I went to dissolve the hydrated lime in the tank and had alot of trouble. It seemed to fall to the bottom of the tank and not mix with the water even after having the trash pump recirculating back into the tank.

Anyone have any tips or tricks to get the lime to mix with the water?

I am asking because I plan on applying alum to my 1.25 acre pond this weekend.