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I was wondering ..... i am new but should i buy Ray Scott's video? On my new pond in :muddy water central Oklahoma: should I put bentonite in it first ????? or aglime it first??
Thanx for your help
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Do you have an existing pond with muddy water? Bentonnite is for
mixing with questionable water holding soils when the pond is being built. Ag lime can be mixed in at the same time. Have the soil checked for it's quality for holding water and the hardness and total alkalinity. Get with your local ag. agent.
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no existing pond new one just dont want muddy waterZ????
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There are areas along the Red River that are almost impossible to clear. Where are you figuring to dig? Are other ponds in the area muddy?
I have never seen Ray Scotts video.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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I am In Oklahoma City and most ponds are muddy lots of wind here!!!! I am digging in Oklahoma City acutally in Cleveland County ??
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Get the PERFECT POND book first. It will get you started.
The muddy water can be cleared up but it is like mowing the grass you may have to work on it more than once.
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Wind can be a real problem.
Like Otto says, it may be something you have to stay on top of.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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since I treated my new muddy pond with alum last spring, any muddiness due to heavy rain clears up quickly.
After 11 inches 2 wks ago, it was 4 ft visibility in a few days. Now, too clear. Need to fertilize. Last visit, too busy making a siphon and drawing down.
Last edited by burgermeister; 04/10/09 10:22 AM.
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We have not had eleven inches all year.
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Mike, more like the last 12 months for me.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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