Pond Boss Forums Thread Like Summary - How to apply hydrated lime after alum

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.

Make sure it's type S true hydrated lime. I rinse water tank out good after Alum treatment but I treat 1/2 pond with Alum, then treat that part with hydrated lime, just pour the powder out the side of the boat. You can mix it pretty well in water if it's the right type of lime in powder form, I've not been exposed to any other courser type, never had an issue with agitation or keeping it suspended in a tank.. agitate and shoot, agitate and shoot.