Can I start stocking? (pic) - 04/07/06 02:58 PM
Below is a pic of the 3/10 acre pond I dug about 6 weeks ago. It wasn't filling up very fast due to some mounded up earth above it directing runoff around the side. A couple weeks ago I used the dozer to fix that drainage problem and now alot more runoff is making it's way in. I'd say there is about 4' of water now and we are supposed to get 2" of rain tonight and tomorrow. The rain should raise it quite a bit more based on how much water was dumped in since the drainage has been fixed. The water is still very muddy brown, although it has been clearing alot any time it can sit about a week without rain. I've sown grass seed and there is alot of tiny grass growing all around the banks. But it's so small you can't really see in the pics, plus it was almost dark when I took the picture.
Anyways, can I start stocking now or do I have to wait until the water clears up and there is vegetation on the banks? There are already water bugs and a few frogs in there.
Thanks,
Eric
Anyways, can I start stocking now or do I have to wait until the water clears up and there is vegetation on the banks? There are already water bugs and a few frogs in there.
Thanks,
Eric