I have quite a mat of submerged water plants all around my "newish" pond. I am guessing its due to nitrogen that came in from the neighbors field from all the rain. I am hoping that it will help any smaller fish hide and speed the population of the pond with forage so that I can add the SMB sooner. I will not add GC unless the weeds hang around at this density for a few more years. My water lilies and emergent plants have not yet populated like I expect they will, so the nutrient balance should change over time. I also have plans to install a water control box and raise the water level 1 foot over a 3 year period once the edges of the pond are fully populated with emergent plants, so that will change things too. I love watching wildlife habitat develop!

Last edited by RAH; 06/30/15 06:56 AM.