In the 2006 stocking, the tilapia only ate algae down to about 3 feet in May and June, making a very distinct line that I assume was due to temp. I had a pretty good bloom in June and couldn't see deeper than 2' for most of the rest of the summer. The Algae growing deeper was minimal (not fouling a hook much) and really didn't bother me because I couldn't see it. What little made it to the top didn't last long.

The water was noticeably clearer yesterday (the third and longest day of aeration so far) so I'm guessing this will allow plants to grow even deeper especially with the improved deeper water quality. Side-thought: Maybe time for some dye? I was a bit surpised by the clearing water. I had somewhat expected the water to cloud up due to the clay and any muck being stirred up. Maybe the clearing is due to dilution of the plankonic algae mixing with the rest of water column? In 2006 with no aeration the rate of tilapia stocked seemed just adequate, meaning a little algae would appear and in a couple of days be gone. I'm I correct in thinking that FA will likely grow deeper now = more area for it to grow? = stock more tilapia than before?



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