Terrible runoff from rain mucking up the pond

[Priscilla]

I made what I thought was a small change to the big pond, turns out it was not a good change! Its been raining like crazy here and TONS of water/soil/silt has run into my pond. Well, it might not be tons, but enough to muck it up. I can barely see my fish. I've since redid the rock work and don't think I am getting any further run off. I did a 25% water change today, but its still a mess.

I also cleaned the filters today.

Any other suggestions? I didn't want to do too much of a water change and shock the fish. Maybe keep doing 25% everyday till it clears up?

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Most, if not all, of the suspended matter should settle out over time. In fact, by the time that you read this, the water should be noticeably clearer.

 

[Dave 54]

This is why our pond is free standing Priscilla we dont get any nasty run off

Dave