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Hey guys after reading several posts and doing math, and now having a major headache I am going to try the gypsum for clearing dads pond. I am still a little confused on how much you should use. Dads pond is just over 2 acers in size and 16ft deep. Shallow to the north end and is tear drop shape. I feel like this would be a better thing to use over alum. For the simple fact that Gypsum is PH netural and that I dont wanna kill the fish while using Alum for the first time since you can have a huge Ph level swing in it. Now I have read in a post that some guy called there local coop ordered 5 tons of it and have the local fertilizer spreader come in and spread it onto his pond. Would that be the best method to do that with or is there a better way to make sure you have a good mix?

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I’ve Ever done it but have mostly heard of dumping it on the bank. Then using a high pressure hose to wash it in. But, I really like the idea of the truck slinging it.


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The coop trucks with the spinners can really throw lime as I’ve had that done multiple times to the fields and around pond. I had 10 tons and it took less than 30 minutes. I would estimate that it throws a minimum of 30 yards behind the truck and slings it at least 15-20 yards to each side. Good luck with whatever you decide!

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Hey guys thanks for the reply. I went to the pond on friday and it was really starting to clear up. Then yesterday mom and dad went and said that it was really starting to clear so I am not going to spread the gympsum.


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