http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/recreational_ponds/water_quality_fertilization_productivity/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/recreational_ponds/water_quality_fertilization_productivity/index.htm http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/recreational_ponds/Water_Quality_Fertilization_Productivity/Fertilization/Fertilization.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:41:01 GMT Description:Proper use of fertilizer can increase fish yields two to five times. Fish are easier to catch in fertilized ponds because plankton turbidity limits their vision, causing them to be less wary. Plankton blooms also reduce light penetration to pond bottoms, preventing growth of troublesome aquatic weeds. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/recreational_ponds/Water_Quality_Fertilization_Productivity/Fertilization/Fertilization.htm GLutz@agcenter.lsu.edu (C. Greg Lutz) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/7B322B1A-77CF-41F5-A49F-4FF67A3932B8/24034/Pagesfrompub2573FarmPonds2.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/recreational_ponds/Water_Quality_Fertilization_Productivity/Water_Quality/Water+Quality+in+Recreational+Ponds.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:01:17 GMT This document discusses the importance of water quality to a recreational pond and water quality characteristics. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/recreational_ponds/Water_Quality_Fertilization_Productivity/Water_Quality/Water+Quality+in+Recreational+Ponds.htm GLutz@agcenter.lsu.edu (C. Greg Lutz) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/recreational_ponds/Water_Quality_Fertilization_Productivity/Liming_Ponds/Liming+of+Recreational+Ponds.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:06:02 GMT This document provides information about when liming might be necessary and lime application methods. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/recreational_ponds/Water_Quality_Fertilization_Productivity/Liming_Ponds/Liming+of+Recreational+Ponds.htm GLutz@agcenter.lsu.edu (C. Greg Lutz)