Esshup and Billy Cody,
I decided to try ag lime and see what effect it has on the low ph of 4.5. I spread one ton between the banks and in the water. I’ll check the ph over the next couple days and see what happens.
Snakehead are amazing! We use heavy striped bass fishing gear for them around here. Most fish are around 28” and they strike in only inches of water. They fight similar to a striped bass too, will nearly pull you out of a kayak.
They would be a really neat fish to keep and observe, they have some many unique characteristics. Two of my favorite characteristics are that they will take gulps of air from the surface, and they look like dragons when they dive through the surface of the water like a dolphin would.
Two main problems with the snakehead though as a game fish, their teeth are serious just like a pickerel/pike/Muskie. The other problem is that it is illegal to transport them alive. It’s been an ongoing debate to whether they have negatively effected the other fisheries. We have definitely seen a decrease a frogs in fresher water, but I personally haven’t seen any change in brackish waters.
Just the "illegal" part would deep me from stocking them, no matter how well I liked them. FWIW, if the violation is considered to be a violation of the Lacy Act, you might want to look at this:
Key points about Lacey Act fines:
Civil penalties:
Can range from $250 for minor violations to $10,000 for more significant breaches.
Criminal penalties:
For serious violations, individuals can face fines exceeding $100,000 and potential imprisonment.
Corporate penalties:
Corporations can face fines up to $500,000 for Lacey Act violations.
Factors affecting fine amount:
The market value of the protected species involved, the intent of the violator, and the severity of the violation.
As for the lime, I don't know how fast it will show up in the pond water. I know in soil, the farmers apply it about 5-6 months before they will be planting to allow it time to work on the soil pH..
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