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I just added Gypsum particles to my pond. Should I leave the fountain off? For how long? Can I feed my fish? If not, for how long?
Thanks for your help!
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Based on previous posts, I need about 100 lb of gypsum for a 1/5 to 1/4 acre pond, 9 ft. deep. We just broadcasted 80 lb. The slight wind we have today pushed most of it to one side of the pond. Does that matter? Should we add more?
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If you don't need the fountain for aeration then leave it off so the suspended solids can settle out. If you are not carrying a high capacity of fish per acre then feeding will be ok. With water temps falling the fish may not feed as much.
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Chandler you are going to get a much faster response with the gypsum being spread more evenly.
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