Pond Boss Forums Thread Like Summary - New Pond Water Test Results

All,
I just got my new pond test results back from the lab and was wondering if someone could interpret the results for me. I have tried but just don't know enough but to determine my turbidity is crazy high which I knew it would be just because of how muddy water is currently. I have but erosion matting around the pond and planted rye grass around which I have seen a little improvement. Thanks for any of your help.

Kevin

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Kevin, I didn't see alkalinity reading, which is usually the single most important data point. Did you get any indication of this?

FishinRod I tested the Ph myself and it was 7 and I will definitely get the secchi disk to help monitor progress.

anthropic, I did not get the alkalinity test I guess. When I dropped off my sample I asked for an in depth test of the water to get me a detailed overview of the quality of my pond water. I will get the alkalinity test if you think that would help me.

Anthropic, thanks for the advice. Will definitely get the alkalinity tested and post the results. Thanks again for everyones feedback.

Good job!

Alkalinity over 20 ppm will definitely help the productivity of your pond.

Good results on your alum test also mean that you will be able to exert significant control over the visibility in your pond.

One of the members (Dave Davidson) has this in his signature line:

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine.

Sounds like you are doing an excellent job on the "pond" part. I can't wait to hear about the "fish" part.

Good luck!