Flame - Time for seeing water clarity change is variable - "it depends". Wind action, bottom feeder species activity, and type and size of suspended particulates living, dead, and inorganic all play a role in how quickly the water will become measurably clear. It is possible that as the nonliving particulates settle out of suspension the fertility and increased light penetration could stimulate more plankton growth which in turn maintains or increases turbidity. Ponds are a collection of living dynamic systems that interact and constantly change. Do your secchi measurements on a regular and fairly consistent basis, record them, and these data will be a relatively standard for your specific pond. All ponds are different.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 11/26/20 06:14 PM.
