Looks like a losing battle to me - been there done that - I finally found a different pond
Definitely not a lost cause. I'm hoping it's coming into its own. This has been the best year yet, so far! Fish are big and plentiful, water is more clear than previous years this time of the season, catching has been easier and impressive, and no scum to look at. It may not be a big BOW with record fish, but I really enjoy feeding time and taking the granddaughter there to catch 20-30 fish with a fly. in an hour.
I'll give it next year without aeration and go from there. May convert the air-pump-house to a fountain-pump-house for mere aesthetics. I need to ladder stock some more HSB and a few more CC...I'm thinking.
