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I sent UF a sample of dirt that came from one of the piles left for us after pond was dug. The dirt in the pile is like dirt at pond bottom. Sample dirt came back PH= 4.36.
I also have water test results that say:
PH=5.0
Total hardness=17
Total alkalinity=17
Total ammonia=.36
So, expert ponder's what now?
My calculations have pond size at .159 acres and average depth of 6.55 foot.
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Add ag lime (pelleted lime). Start with 10 bags. In 6 mths add 10 more. That will equal about 2.5 tons per acre. That will raise the alkalinity and thus raise the ph and work as a buffering agent to reduce wide swings in ph and greatly improve water quality. 
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EWEST
Got the lime and broadcasted it a week ago. Tested for PH today and it is 7.4. Great news! CC are feeding alot better, guess they are happy too!
Thanks for your help.
Next task aereation
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Calling Cary , Ted or Sue or any of you aeration experts. Help Valarie out.
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