I am not sure how long to wait on addressing the water color. I can see my hand about 6" deep. The pond is only 1/2 full & I worry if future run off will only cloud it again. A local older gentleman who dug a bunch of ponds on this & ajoining property said the water clears, but is always "stained" by soil. I have another 1 acre pond that stays "muddy" looking, but with a jar tests, it's clear after hour or two..this may be the wrong thread for me to bring up problem..du