Pond/triploid carp?

[Hewhofish]

They work well for sub-surface vegetation, but if you suffer from the all too common "Pond Scum" you're more than likely going to have to invest in an aeration system. My pond has had two fish kills in the past ten years, so we are finally forced to bite the bullet.

[Fishin is life]

This is all moss that stays down towards the bottom.....makes it nearly impossible to get down to the fish.....and those big carp wont keep it clean

[mhall]

I'm not a fan at all. They do great at first but after they get mature and very large they accomplish very little EXCEPT silting your pond especially around spawn time. Bass hate grass carp and I have seen several ponds go from great fishing to very average because of them. Just one man's opinion, but I know some homeowners that would never put them in their ponds ever again.

[cooter 33]

Encouraging!

[mhall]

Encouraging!

Sorry cooter just an opinion Bro.

[cooter 33]

No, I appreciate the info that's given. I'm just looking for a cheaper fix. I've still got to stock bluegill and bass. Before that happens I want to make sure the moss is under control.
Just looking to clean it up a bit so I can take my kids out back and watch them have fun. My 5 year old is talking about fishing non stop.

[cooter 33]

Catching those big grass carp accidental or on purpose is like holding onto a run away freight train.

[restornator]

No, I appreciate the info that's given. I'm just looking for a cheaper fix. I've still got to stock bluegill and bass. Before that happens I want to make sure the moss is under control.
Just looking to clean it up a bit so I can take my kids out back and watch them have fun. My 5 year old is talking about fishing non stop.

if the pond isn't stocked, the cheapest fix is the drain the pond. I say this because starting over is sometimes the best way to go. What keeps weeds and moss under control is water clarity. This is best accomplished with steep sloping banks to 4+ feet depth, liming and fertilizing to produce the correct algal bloom, phytoplankton. Water will look brownish green in fertile ponds. This also allows your pond to carry more lbs/ fish per acre.

Now if you really just want to place for your kids to catch fish, dyeing the pond and stocking channel cats would be the best short term solution.

[cooter 33]

The is actually shared by myself and four neighbors. My neighbors have about as much gumption as a shiny new nickel. I trying to make the best out of a bad situation.