Meadowlark posted this morning:
�I have spent a lifetime in scientific and engineering endeavors as a "rocket scientist" and have absolutely no desire to become a data dog on my passion which is ponds. Ponds are about fun for me. I've done my life work, now I want some fun.
Having said that, if there are people on here that want some honest data, whatever it turns out to be, then I will agree to make some data recordings for them. I know Burger is interested, perhaps you are, and if others so desire I will record some data...better yet, I'll open the pond up to any Forum member who wants to run his/her own tests. I like that approach better because then I can fish and enjoy rather than "work".
Okay, for the data lovers...
1) total hardness: 136
2) total alkalinity: 136
3) ph 7.5
4) water clarity/temp: muddy 62 degrees
5) stocking date: Dec. 3 '05
6) 200 GG's 4 to 5 inches in 1/4 acre pond
7) 40 HSB 3 to 4 inches
8) ten pounds of fathead minnows
9) 1001 Gambusia
10) and a partridige in a Catalpa tree.
My independent water tests (probably less accurate drop count tests) showed about 10% higher total alkalinity. I suggest we use Deb's tests however as the baseline especially for comparison to Gator's results which will come in spring.
You want data, pictures...that's what I'll provide as long as the personal crap stays away.
Burger, seriously, you are most welcome to come fish my ponds in June...or any time. Just be careful not to show me up as a poor fisher however.
Bill Cody, Dr. Dave or any other fish experts, is there any other starting data we should record? This is starting to feel like fun again. Thanks.�
To this above I added:
ML's stock on Saturday December 3rd, 2005:
- 200 4-5" GG weighing 48lbs per thousand
- 40 3-4" HSB weighing 26lbs per thousand
- 1001 1-2" gambusia minnows weighing 3lbs per thousand
- 2 catalpa trees (weight not taken, but limbs clipped back)
- 2 bags 45% protein sinking fish feed weighing 50lbs per bag.
Tomorrow will be exactly two weeks from stock date, so maybe we can start the grueling documentation from there. Catch a fish, weigh a fish, measure a fish, and good Lord please photograph a fish.
Now let�s keep this thread professional boys. Only facts, pictures, and suggestions allowed, otherwise the authorities WILL be alerted (we have that as a new feature)!
Deb
