That does make sense. However, the spike just recently occurred.
As I said, the ph had previously been in the 7s. The main reason I'm liming is because my Alk level is measuring 20ppm. I need to bump it up to buffer such drastic swings. I think the spike is due to not having any rain for nearly 8 weeks. The pond depends entirely on runoff.
As I'm typing this it has started raining, so the lime will have to wait a day or two. I'm going to get fresh readings as soon as I can and see if this rain has had any affect on the ph.
.10 surface acre pond, 10.5 foot deep. SW LA. The epitome of a mutt pond. BG, LMB, GSF, RES, BH, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Gambusia,Mud Minnows, Crappie, and now shiners!!...I subscribe!!
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