Garden pond forum - New England. Hardiness Zone. 5. Country. Feb 26, 2020. #1. Hi everyone! I keep hearing conflicting reports about how to make an ideal soil mix for aquatic plants...pond forums and vendors consistently suggest a clay-rich soil of some kind, but people who keep planted aquariums insist on much more porous substrates.

 
Hardiness Zone. 9b. Country. Sep 14, 2020. #1. I am having some concerns on the wood for the bottom of my BOG. I was going to use pressure treated plywood 3/4" thick. It would be rested over the pond, sitting on a few 4x4's to give it a little height and more support. I am worried about the chemicals from the treated wood leach into the water.. Fort worth jobs on craigslist

21. Dec 31, 2018. New pond build - my happy part of the garden! 29. Dec 31, 2018. Need temporary housing due to Pond drying out (Texas) 17. Jul 27, 2011. hi there. i purchased a home in western nc and it has a spring fed pond. the spring originates up on a hill and flows down into a reservoir then into my pond. for the past few months, the flow ...Oct 24, 2023 · Articles on keeping sturgeons garden ponds, their essential requirements, how to feed them and keep them healthy. Pondlife. A collection of articles about all things aquatic, garden ponds, wildlife gardens, fish, aquatic wildlife, insects, amphibians and pond plants. mChat. lauriemay • Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:59 pm. Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Pond water level keeps dropping. Thread starter Pkb; Start date Dec 15, 2019; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. P. Pkb. Joined Dec 15, 2019 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 Country. Dec 15, 2019 #1 Hi. I was wondering if anyone can help me. I have had my pond for 6 years now but …Apr 13, 2021 · Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk . Frogs disappeared. Thread starter michaelsf90; Start date Apr 13, 2021; M. michaelsf90. Joined Aug 8, 2020 Messages 123 ... Winterizing help. 2. Nov 30, 2011. New mini-ponder here. I live in IL, Zone 5B. I have a 30 gal in the ground mini-pond I put in back yard over the summer. I purchased 6 White Cloud fish. ( Apparently they were never given the "talk" about the birds and the bees and now have about 2gazillion fish teeny weeny White Clouds!)...Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk . No filter. Thread starter Meg; Start date Jan 15, 2022; M. Meg. Joined Jan 15, 2022 Messages 24 Reaction score 2 Country. Jan ...Dig a trench around the edges of the pond where the overhang of the liner will be secured. Take the liner (butyl rubber or EPDM) and spread it across the surface of the hole. Tuck the top edges into the trench and use large rocks to keep the liner in place. Fill the bottom with any remaining sand. Ideally use rainwater to fill the pond.GardenForums.com a friendly and growing community of gardeners. We feature a Garden Discussion Forum and Garden Photo Gallery. It's a fun and friendly place to talk with other gardeners, ask questions, share you knowledge, view and post photos and more! Whether you're a master gardener, or brand new to the hobby, you'll find something of ...Garden Pond Forums. About Us. The friendliest pond forum on the net! No matter your level of experience with ponds, there is lots to learn and enjoy here. More about us;Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. Pond water is green, but levels are OK? Thread starter twoheadsbrewing; Start date Jul 10, 2020; twoheadsbrewing. Joined Jun 18, 2020 Messages 57 Reaction score 113 Location Chico, CA Hardiness Zone 9a Country. Jul 10, 2020 #1 This may just be a "new pond syndrome" issue, but wanted …Sep 19, 2009 · Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk . Rats. Thread starter Manky Badger; Start date Sep 19, 2009; M. Manky Badger. Joined Sep 19, 2009 Messages 1 Reaction score ... Apr 19, 2014. #14. The idea that concrete blocks can change the pH in a pond is a very old myth. It was once an extremely popular myth. Less so these days. You can use the block without concern for pH, lime, etc. There is no reason to …Garden Pond Forums. About Us. The friendliest pond forum on the net! No matter your level of experience with ponds, there is lots to learn and enjoy here. More about us;Hello everybody One of the most spectacular effects in water gardening is the addition of underwater lights to a pond. Underwater or submersible pond lights, can be used with clear lens or various colored lenses. Pond lights are usually 20 watts (but you may use 10 watt lights for very small ponds) and require a 12 volt transformer.Welcome to Garden Pond Forums where you can ask questions or find answers on anything related to ponds, koi and other fish. Please join our friendly community by clicking the button below - it only takes a few seconds and is totally free.4. Country. Feb 17, 2017. #11. I'm almost done digging & someone suggested installing Agi pipe (slotted drain pipe used for french drain) in the bottom before installing liner. Agi pipe comes out from under liner on side to route water out above pond water level. Pressure of water in pond pushes any water/gases under liner through the Agi pipe ...for general garden and backyard pond topics such as Koi, pond fish, pond plants, pond set up, etc. Koi Forum. Fish Forum for discussing the often very expensive Koi. These are usually kept in backyard ponds. Also see the Koi Profile. Threads 215 Messages 2K. Threads 215 Messages 2K.Koi ponds are a great way to add beauty and tranquility to your outdoor space. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful spot to relax or a vibrant centerpiece for your garden, koi ponds can provide the perfect backdrop.May 26, 2014. new pond without electricity in Florida. 26. Aug 29, 2013. Fully sun exposed rock pond in South Carolina. 1,100 gallons. Don't have fish anymore bc birds kept eating. Emptied pond, killed all plant life and no longer want frogs. I just want it to be a pretty water feature. Was thinking chlorine, but afraid of damaging liner.For your size bog container maybe 1 inch or 1-1/2 inch, if you can. If your pump has a smaller size for it's output, you can get a reducing bushing to make the larger bog pipe connect to the smaller pump pipe. My bog pipes are 2", but my bog is much larger, somewhere around 12 feet by 5 feet.I am new to this forum, and new to the hobby of pond building. My wife and I have been talking about building a pond for a couple of years. We have a gulley in a spot that will make a great start so I don't have to dig out so much dirt. I will need to bring in a load or three of sandrock...It can surely be done. But in terms of a traditional swimming pool, I think it's rarely done because most people have some set expectations of how a pool should look and operate vs. a pond, and a black pond liner is not really in line with what most people who want a pool would want. You can use all the same principles to build a pool that you ...Ponds & Aquatic Plants. This forum is meant to cover the design, construction and maintenance of ponds, as well as the subject of aquatic plants in general--how to grow them, recommendations for selections, sources for plants, etc. Latest.Pond Construction & Equipment. Specific discussions on pond construction and garden pond equipment from liner to water pumps. Which are the best, what they do, and what you might need for your garden pond. ….15. Dec 13, 2021. Adding height to preformed pond. 8. Nov 16, 2021. A friend that is big into aquariums and I were at a gorgeous display at a big aquarium, and I commented on the plant growth. He says that in the aquarium world, the big push is adding CO2 when the light is on to promote plant growth. For a test, I added CO2 Booster by API ...Parma, Ohio. Aug 9, 2014. #1. Hello to all. I am contemplating in building a two stage filter system with 2- 5 gallon buckets. They will be run in series of course with the first fed through top and out of the bottom into the bottom of the second bucket and then out the top on side and back to pond. I plan on using a elite 800 series out of ...Submersible pumps are known to be poor at pushing head pressure. If a true pro has a call for a waterfall pushing water uphill they will choose a external if the situation will alow it. My other question is what is the submersible doing is it sitting on the bottom of the pond . Or is it elevated off the bottom.Apr 15, 2020 · Shape it in a concave fashion and with shelves to support rocks for a waterfall. This will be the base of your waterfall. Then dig a pond in front of that. Now lay a liner in the pond and up onto the concave mound of soil. Build your rock waterfall, add you plumbing. Now you have a waterfall feeding your pond and that beautiful boulder as a ... May 16, 2021. #1. I have a farm pond about 60' across (fairly round) and 5 1/2' deep. I've had trouble with one particular heron for years. I've tried fishing line at intervals and then finally put a 4' fence around it with bird spikes on the top of the stakes. He would stand on the spikes and jump in.Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Goldfish on surface of pond gulping. Thread starter NatureGirl; Start date Nov 28, 2020; N. NatureGirl. Joined Nov 28, 2020 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Country. Nov 28, 2020 #1 Hi all, I found this forum in an online search for help with ponds and Goldfish. I have absolutely no idea about keeping …Oct 5, 2017. #8. Well let me make your day. 1.0 ppm is too high for a pond as is 0.5 ppm. These levels will support quite heavy algae blooms. Federal Criteria for Phosphorous level limits are. Streams/rivers 0.1 ppm. Streams entering lakes 0.05 ppm. Lakes and reservoirs 0.025 ppm. M.14. Aug 20, 2015. Mystery Deaths - Awful. 63. Aug 3, 2014. Hi all I have an Affinity pond. Had one before at our old house with no issues. I can’t seem to keep fish alive for more than about 6 weeks: Tested water - all seems ok Has UV lamp in filter Any ideas please? Cheers Si.The pond has been constructed of dense hollow concrete blocks which were then filled with concrete ballast mix to make then super strong. The shape is a effectively an 'L' as this has an area approx' W2.5m x L2.5m x D1.2m then an additional W1m x L1.5m x D0.5m due to the shape of our garden. I would like some advice on how to line the sides ...GardenForums.com a friendly and growing community of gardeners. We feature a Garden Discussion Forum and Garden Photo Gallery. It's a fun and friendly place to talk with other gardeners, ask questions, share you knowledge, view and post photos and more! Whether you're a master gardener, or brand new to the hobby, you'll find something of ...Nov 20, 2022 · This is the forum to talk about building your own garden pond equipment from scratch. Rinse the plants well and dip in water with sodium thiosulfate to remove the hypochlorite before putting the plants into the pond. Potassium permanganate is just as effective at disinfecting, but much more safe for the plants. Potassium permanganate at 6 to 12 ppm for 10 to 20 minutes is effective and safe for plants.Zone 5-6. Mar 20, 2013. #1. I currently use a shop vac to do my spring clean of the pond. It works, but it could be better. What I don’t like is that if you don’t pull the vac hose out before it fills up, the ball will kick in and stop suction and any water / muck in the hose will rush out back into the pond. If this happens you instantly ...Hardiness Zone. 9a. Country. Jul 20, 2015. #1. We were feeding the fishes earlier today when we noticed a frog in our pond! We were a little surprised, because we have a net on there all the time, and he's looks a little too big to fit through the gaps. Anyhow, we want to put something in place so that the little fella can get in and out ok.Any 'Hand-set' rock will not puncture 45 mil EPDM. Also 'foaming' of the rock is an unnecessary chore and expense if the time is taken to properly set rock. The rock walls of a pond should be constructed similar to how dry-set garden walls are constructed. You should be able to safely and confidently stand on it after it is completed.Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Frogs disappeared. Thread starter michaelsf90; Start date Apr 13, 2021; M. michaelsf90. Joined Aug 8, 2020 Messages 123 Reaction score 14 Country. Apr 13, 2021 #1 I cleaned my pond out about a week and half ago. Must have had 40 to 50 frogs in. Now. I see one or two large ones. ...Garden Pond Forums. Pond Construction & Equipment ... Thank you for your reply and reaching out to two other pond forum users. Reply. GBBUDD. Joined Dec 16, 2017 ...I've been pond keeping since 2005 and in my current location since 2018. My pond is 5' x 20' with a bog and average depth of 3.5' (4' at the deepest end at the spillway). The volume is about 4000 gallons, including the bog. This season has been brutal, perhaps because of the heat, exacerbating...Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Snails for pond? Thread starter frank125; Start date Jul 17, 2011; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. F. frank125. Joined Jun 19, 2011 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Shelton, CT. Jul 17, 2011 #1 I 'm thinking of getting a few trapdoor snails for the pond. Is it a good idea or …Apr 20, 2011 · New spring pond Fish dying. 45. Jun 4, 2011. 1 month ago I finished constructing a 1200 gallon pond, with a waterfall, 3 pumps, all the works. Its a work of art. Too bad all my fish are dying! Too start it out, like every good novice, I went to my local pet store and bought $150 worth of koi and various types of gold fish. Oct 24, 2023 · Jul 27, 2019. Pondless waterfall equipment help. 21. Sep 26, 2018. First goldfish pond, 1000 gallons, put together equipment list, hoping for advice. 6. Jun 22, 2018. Pond Construction & Equipment. I have had to re home my fish due to moving, so l need to sell my pond equipment, I have a Pontec MultiClear Set 15000 and Oase Biosmart 14000 for ... Winterizing help. 2. Nov 30, 2011. New mini-ponder here. I live in IL, Zone 5B. I have a 30 gal in the ground mini-pond I put in back yard over the summer. I purchased 6 White Cloud fish. ( Apparently they were never given the "talk" about the birds and the bees and now have about 2gazillion fish teeny weeny White Clouds!)...Apr 16, 2021 · How to Build a Garden Fence to Keep Animals Out? Jamesgarner; Dec 10, 2022; Replies 11 Views 406. Dec 12, 2022. addy1. G. ... The friendliest pond forum on the net ... Aug 4, 2015. #1. We are moving house at the end of September to a place without a pond. Our current house and lovely pond is likely to be vacant for some time once we move and we have no idea if the new tenants will be fish-lovers, so we want to take our 19 fish with us. (Mostly goldfish and ghost koi, some of which are now quite big - 7/8")Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. Concrete vs liner. Thread starter Loree; Start date Jan 11, 2017; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. Loree. Joined Aug 9, 2016 Messages 76 Reaction score 22 Location New Martinsburg, (Fayette Co), Ohio Hardiness Zone 6a Country. Jan 11, 2017 #1 I've looked for threads …Mar 23, 2012 · The larger pond was built 16ish years ago and is solid concrete with a 4inch drain at the bottom and the smaller was built sometime before I was born and is a lined pond, there is a 4inch hole between each pond, the fish used to fit through, now only the smaller fish can, we have alot of other visitors to the smaller pond, frogs, toads, newt ... The friendliest pond forum on the net! No matter your level of experience with ponds, there is lots to learn and enjoy here. More about us; Terms and rules; Privacy policy; HelpGarden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk . Cleaning bottom of pond? Thread starter Shannonpwns; Start date Aug 7, 2013; S. Shannonpwns. Joined Jul 25, 2013 ... But most Water Garden type ponds can handle the slow decomposition of algae and the build up of muck because muck is more like soil. Good for Wildlife Ponds, but less good …New England. Hardiness Zone. 5. Country. Feb 26, 2020. #1. Hi everyone! I keep hearing conflicting reports about how to make an ideal soil mix for aquatic plants...pond forums and vendors consistently suggest a clay-rich soil of some kind, but people who keep planted aquariums insist on much more porous substrates.Crayfish mate in the early spring and females carry the fertilized, developing eggs inside their bodies for 4 to 6 weeks. These developing eggs are then transferred to the outside of the female’s body and glued via an adhesive called “glair” to the female’s tail. The eggs then hatch by the end of spring.Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Freshwater Clams. Thread starter Shdwdrgn; Start date Apr 21, 2014; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. Shdwdrgn. Joined Jul 11, 2007 Messages 1,194 Reaction score 386 Location Colorado - zone 5a Hardiness Zone 5a. Apr 21, 2014 #1 Since another discussion reminded me of …Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Pond Waterfall Evaporation Advice. Thread starter nimblerobot; Start date Oct 15, 2022; nimblerobot. Joined Oct 15, 2022 Messages 7 Reaction score 4 Country. Oct 15, 2022 #1 Hello everyone, I acquired a house two years ago that has a very nice pond that was put in by the previous owner …Aug 24, 2011 · 21. Dec 31, 2018. New pond build - my happy part of the garden! 29. Dec 31, 2018. Need temporary housing due to Pond drying out (Texas) 17. Jul 27, 2011. hi there. i purchased a home in western nc and it has a spring fed pond. the spring originates up on a hill and flows down into a reservoir then into my pond. for the past few months, the flow ... If you’re a pond enthusiast, you know that the right plants can make all the difference in creating a beautiful and healthy ecosystem. But with so many options available, it can be overwhelming to navigate the selection at your local garden...What to grow in my pond, parrot's feather? by Frillylily: Apr 29, 2023 2:22 PM: 2: Should I try to wake up my canna? If so, how? by EmpressOfIndia: Apr 28, 2023 6:01 PM: 1: Pool to Natural Pond Conversion by EscondidoCal: Mar 14, 2023 3:56 PM: 229: Growing Water Hyacinths by sw_gardener: Feb 21, 2023 12:49 AM: 0: Pond Vacuum by MoonShadows: Jan ...Jan 24, 2014. #1. Well I hired a well known pond builder to build a 2400 gallon koi pond by converting a block planter box. This builder assured me that no building permit was required and I recall researching this and coming to the conclusion that no permit was required. Bottom line is that the pond was completed at a cost of approximately ...Aug 24, 2011 · 21. Dec 31, 2018. New pond build - my happy part of the garden! 29. Dec 31, 2018. Need temporary housing due to Pond drying out (Texas) 17. Jul 27, 2011. hi there. i purchased a home in western nc and it has a spring fed pond. the spring originates up on a hill and flows down into a reservoir then into my pond. for the past few months, the flow ... Sep 19, 2022 · Hi, i'm new to the world of ponds and I have to admit, I never knew it would be so complex! I created a small pond about 2 months ago using a whisky barrel which I lined first with pond liner. The bottom has a layer of aquatic compost followed by some gravel as do the plants in baskets. My... The friendliest pond forum on the net! No matter your level of experience with ponds, there is lots to learn and enjoy here. More about us; Terms and rules; Privacy policy; Help Aug 6, 2013 · Rinse the plants well and dip in water with sodium thiosulfate to remove the hypochlorite before putting the plants into the pond. Potassium permanganate is just as effective at disinfecting, but much more safe for the plants. Potassium permanganate at 6 to 12 ppm for 10 to 20 minutes is effective and safe for plants. May 16, 2021. #1. I have a farm pond about 60' across (fairly round) and 5 1/2' deep. I've had trouble with one particular heron for years. I've tried fishing line at intervals and then finally put a 4' fence around it with bird spikes on the top of the stakes. He would stand on the spikes and jump in.Garden Pond Forums. Pond Construction & Equipment. Natural Swimming Pond Help Please. Thread starter bigring; Start date Jun 12, 2017; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. bigring. Joined Jun 12, 2017 Messages 21 Reaction score 7 Country. Jun 12, 2017 #1 Hi, long time listener, first time caller . . . I've come to this forum many …9a. Country. Sep 30, 2015. #4. Only Bullfrogs present this problem. Once they reach adult size they will eat anything that will fit into their mouths; fish, insects, other frogs, birds and other small animals. They are considered a nuisance species in many states.Welcome to Garden Pond Forums where you can ask questions or find answers on anything related to ponds, koi and other fish. Please join our friendly community by clicking the button below - it only takes a few seconds and is totally free.Sep 27, 2023 · 14. Aug 20, 2015. Mystery Deaths - Awful. 63. Aug 3, 2014. Hi all I have an Affinity pond. Had one before at our old house with no issues. I can’t seem to keep fish alive for more than about 6 weeks: Tested water - all seems ok Has UV lamp in filter Any ideas please? Cheers Si. Dec 5, 2022 · This is an automatically generated discussion thread for the pond showcase "Rabbithole Gardens Pond". Please add to the discussion here. Placing the bait in a small enclosure with a wasp size entrance close to the wasps nests would cut out collateral damage. You would never believe the small size of holes they can squeeze through. We use #8 hardware cloth to contain them 1/8 inch. And chew through anything they want to get through, well not concrete.Feb 15, 2022. #4. I have a few mid-size shrub roses near my pond. This one anchors the corner at the top of the waterfall: You can see its relationship to the pond & path in this view from above: I also have three of the same rose on the far side of the upper pool as a backdrop.Hi all, 4 months work. new 8'X17'X3' liner-based pond in. easypro small skimmer, 4700 gal/hour mag drive pump and medium aquafalls filter. waterfall is about 4 ft above the pond surface. 10 ft. stream bed contains three ledges and multiple rocks to break up flow. sound is very nice, musical and varied. However, it's not as loud as I'd hoped. …Inherited pond: 7: Apr 21, 2022: Pond filter cleaning inherited pond: 5: Apr 19, 2022: Inherited a pond: 15: Feb 1, 2022: restoring/troubleshooting a small inherited pond: 22: Jul 20, 2021: Inherited a pond / bath tub in my front garden 3 10 inch koi and 2 gold fish its shocking i know sk this week end i having a 3m x 2m x1m pond dug out: 7 ...Aug 28, 2023. #1. The garden pond water has changed colour to green I thought it was suspended particles I have treated it with a solution bought from pond keeper. But it is not clearing at sll. The fish are healthy swimming around we have oxygenation plants in there and water lillies. We have emptied the water out and refilled it up again.Jul 22, 2014. #4. A fountain is usually after a small junky prefilter that offers little in the realm of effective filtration. A waterfall usually has a skimmer box with filter pads in it, bio material, a bog or something like that before it. Waterfalls are just generally prefiltered better. If you are just looking for aeration, I really dont ...Pond Boss magazine, website & forum have answers. We are land and pond management. Register Log In Pond Boss Forums: Forums Member List Active Threads: Pond Boss Magazine Advertisment Newest Members: Cody Low, Shiras, Salty James, LCDL2F, B storm 18,295 Registered Users: Forum Statistics: Forums 36. Topics …A Garden pond forum is an online platform where pond enthusiasts can connect, seek advice, and share experiences about building and maintaining garden ponds. It provides a space for individuals to ask questions, discuss various topics related to pond construction, fish care, water plants, and troubleshoot common issues.A Garden pond forum is an online platform where pond enthusiasts can connect, seek advice, and share experiences about building and maintaining garden ponds. It provides a space for individuals to ask questions, discuss various topics related to pond construction, fish care, water plants, and troubleshoot common issues.A Garden pond forum is an online platform where pond enthusiasts can connect, seek advice, and share experiences about building and maintaining garden ponds. It provides a space for individuals to ask questions, discuss various topics …

Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Snails for pond? Thread starter frank125; Start date Jul 17, 2011; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. F. frank125. Joined Jun 19, 2011 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Shelton, CT. Jul 17, 2011 #1 I 'm thinking of getting a few trapdoor snails for the pond. Is it a good idea or …. Joy ride 2023 showtimes near amc fountains 18

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Any 'Hand-set' rock will not puncture 45 mil EPDM. Also 'foaming' of the rock is an unnecessary chore and expense if the time is taken to properly set rock. The rock walls of a pond should be constructed similar to how dry-set garden walls are constructed. You should be able to safely and confidently stand on it after it is completed.Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. Pond water is green, but levels are OK? Thread starter twoheadsbrewing; Start date Jul 10, 2020; twoheadsbrewing. Joined Jun 18, 2020 Messages 57 Reaction score 113 Location Chico, CA Hardiness Zone 9a Country. Jul 10, 2020 #1 This may just be a "new pond syndrome" issue, but wanted …Reaction score. 10. Location. Woster Massachusetts. Apr 25, 2014. #1. My pond has lots of stringy algae hanging on to the sides on my pond. The water is clear with no green though. I was wondering if anyone knows how to keep the algae from growing on the sides because i already have a uv filter which keeps the water from turning green.The pond has been constructed of dense hollow concrete blocks which were then filled with concrete ballast mix to make then super strong. The shape is a effectively an 'L' as this has an area approx' W2.5m x L2.5m x D1.2m then an additional W1m x L1.5m x D0.5m due to the shape of our garden. I would like some advice on how to line the sides ...When I bought my house last year it came with a small garden pond well-stocked (in fact probably a bit overstocked) with fish - some quite large carp, goldfish, one or two koi. It has a series of small upper ponds and the water circulates in that way. We had the pond cleaned last summer and have...Jul 29, 2011. #1. Hello, I manage two concrete ponds. I've installed a plant filter in one that keeps the water crystal clear and healthy for everything living in there, but every time I try on the other one the plants fail to thrive and the water turns brown and ends up smelling like sewage. I've tested all the standard things that my basic ...The seals are not really good on a lot of them and can cause shock hazard to fish .I had 2 sets before I gave up on them and then hubby had eye surgery and could not take lights shining up at him .The covers on them had to be cleaned often and no matter how hard I tried to seal them nothing ever worked and they always made the water look …New spring pond Fish dying. 45. Jun 4, 2011. 1 month ago I finished constructing a 1200 gallon pond, with a waterfall, 3 pumps, all the works. Its a work of art. Too bad all my fish are dying! Too start it out, like every good novice, I went to my local pet store and bought $150 worth of koi and various types of gold fish.Apr 3, 2019 · Follow our step-by-step guide to digging, lining and planting a garden pond, with tips on depth and edging. From BBC Gardeners' World Magazine. Hardiness Zone. 9b. Country. Sep 14, 2020. #1. I am having some concerns on the wood for the bottom of my BOG. I was going to use pressure treated plywood 3/4" thick. It would be rested over the pond, sitting on a few 4x4's to give it a little height and more support. I am worried about the chemicals from the treated wood leach into the water.Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Converting pond. Thread starter Froggirl1; Start date Aug 30, 2020; F. Froggirl1. Joined Aug 30, 2020 Messages 6 Reaction score 2 Country. Aug 30, 2020 #1 I am new to this forum. I am thinking of selling my home which has a 10 X 10 lined frog pond about 2' deep. I am concerned that a new owner will …Mar 9, 2009. Messages. 75. Reaction score. 0. Mar 9, 2009. #3. My mother took 4 cement filled bases, put some poles in it, and swagged material over the pond then took xcess material on either end and wrapped it around the poles to disguise them and planted plants around the base to hide those! It turned out to be a great addition to her …Country. Apr 11, 2018. #1. We have approximately 600 gallon pond with a water fall and stream going down a hill into the pond. We wanted to put a small water feature in the pond, something that sprays up out of the water. We have a large number of frogs in the spring and the pond is close to our house. The croaking can be heard in the …Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Algae cleaning. Thread starter Judy241; Start date Dec 11, 2021; J. Judy241. Joined Dec 11, 2021 Messages 5 Reaction score 0. Dec 11, 2021 #1 I have a 350 liter fish pond with a vinyl lining Jeboa filter and Messner pump. I was told after several years it's good to clean the bottom My question is how to ...May 16, 2021. #1. I have a farm pond about 60' across (fairly round) and 5 1/2' deep. I've had trouble with one particular heron for years. I've tried fishing line at intervals and then finally put a 4' fence around it with bird spikes on the top of the stakes. He would stand on the spikes and jump in.8a. Country. Jul 2, 2014. #7. I agree with Mucky_Waters. You may have a few leeches that hitched a ride into your pond, attached to aquatic plants. As you describe, they flatten and swim freely with an undulating motion like an eel or snake, when not clinging to some surface with their suction cup mouth.Right now it’s probably 70% that, and 30% rainwater. I noticed within a day or two that there was a lot of bubbles/scum forming on top. of the pond when the fountain ran. After about a week, I noticed a bad sewage-y smell from the pond, and a thick circle of brown scum forming overnight, directly above where the bag of barley flakes was.Feb 15, 2022. #4. I have a few mid-size shrub roses near my pond. This one anchors the corner at the top of the waterfall: You can see its relationship to the pond & path in this view from above: I also have three of the same rose on …Hi everyone, I'm in a mess and could really use some help / suggestions on fixing my pond. I bought a house in Central Illinois that has a very large, two & a half acre pond on it. Unfortunately, the pond is overgrown with algae (probably close to 2/3's of it). The depth is approximately 25...May 26, 2014. new pond without electricity in Florida. 26. Aug 29, 2013. Fully sun exposed rock pond in South Carolina. 1,100 gallons. Don't have fish anymore bc birds kept eating. Emptied pond, killed all plant life and no longer want frogs. I just want it to be a pretty water feature. Was thinking chlorine, but afraid of damaging liner..

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