Apr 6, 2012 · Pond skipper. S. Koi fish. Sydney1969; Jul 11, 2023; Replies 2 Views 150. ... The friendliest pond forum on the net! No matter your level of experience with ponds ... 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 …Mar 7, 2022 · 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... Central FL, zone 9a. Oct 18, 2014. #1. My fish just recently had babies and they are beginning to grow. It's been fun watching this happen for the first time (for me). However, I noticed that the older fish are starting to chase the babies in a very aggressive way. I don't have many plants in the pond and it's too late to start anything now.Take a fine net, under 1/8 inch, or #8 hardware cloth, cover the gravel for awhile, off the water so they can not drink. Put the net on late evening real early am, before any bees fly in. Get some lemon grass oil, sprinkle it on …Learn and share everything about gardening. Ask questions, get answers, & share your experiences ... The Pond Thread. Sep 24, 2023; ... Forum statistics. Threads ...1. Dec 27, 2019. #3. it is possible to have koi in a pond without a bottom drain. The biggest issue is fish load - 3 koi may be fine in 1500 gallons, but you'd be pushing the limit. Good filtration is a big part of the equation, and that includes plants and good algae growth. If you can achieve that, you'd be fine.Location. moodus ct. Aug 28, 2018. #1. I bought a house that has a smallish pond in 2011 and have been maintaining the pond since. The pond has 3 or so dozen goldfish, and a couple of Koi. I really don't have any interest in keeping the pond going, the electric bills for the pump are pretty steep, and aside from maintaining the filter, I don't ...Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. How to repair crack in preformed pond. Thread starter jim c; Start date Jan 26, 2017; J. jim c. Joined Jan 26, 2017 Messages 5 Reaction score 1 Country. Jan 26, 2017 #1 The weight of large waterfall stone cracked my preformed hard plastic pond. It extends 4" vertically from top downward …125. May 25, 2023. j.w. 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. Dashwin. Jul 20, 2021.This is the forum to talk about building your own garden pond equipment from scratch.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 ...Hi there, new to this forum, from connecticut. will be reading a lot and learning, always wanted a waterfall in the backyard. we have this big rock in the house with stairs to the top. Just trying to see if this is a possible diy project, stock at home due to covid, figured i will research...The quick fix solution would be treat with D-Solv Pond Cleaner and Algae Control, then to install a 1/4hp rocking piston aerator system (weighted lines) with two large diffusers. Dose the pond with Muck Off, Muck Away or a similar product every 3-4 weeks. I've serviced many properties with the same problem.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.I have a relatively small pond (about 250 gallons) with a large waterfall (about 10 ft wide and about 5 ft high). I have had this pond and waterfall for 18 years and, until about a year and a half ago, had no problem with algae using only a 3 inch chlorine tablet always in the water. But...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 …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. LEVELING POND -- WATER LEVEL? Thread starter Mmathis; Start date Apr 25, 2012; 1; 2; 3; Next. 1 of 3 Go to page. Go. Next Last. Mmathis TurtleMommy. Joined Apr 28, 2011 Messages 13,813 Reaction score 7,984 Location NW Louisiana -- zone 8b Hardiness Zone 8b Country. Apr 25, 2012 …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; HelpApr 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. I have a relatively small pond (about 250 gallons) with a large waterfall (about 10 ft wide and about 5 ft high). I have had this pond and waterfall for 18 years and, until about a year and a half ago, had no problem with algae using only a 3 inch chlorine tablet always in the water. But...Oct 1, 2020 · 1. Hardiness Zone. 6b. Country. Oct 1, 2020. #2. A net. I fought the heron using a ton of different methods, for years, nothing worked for any length of time until I hung a wide weave net about 2 feet over the pond (in ground). That finally stopped them, they could not strike through the net and reach the fish. 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.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 ...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. You'll be able to ask questions about your pond or chat with the community and help others.1,429. 12,701. Drought. 10/22/23 08:26 PM. by Tbar. Hall of Fame. This area is dedicated to giving thanks to those who have financially supported Pond Boss. Moderated by: Bruce Condello, ewest, FireIsHot, Pond Boss, teehjaeh57. 03/14/23 03:04 AM. Algae Destroyer Advanced effectively controls these different types of algae in water gardens and koi and goldfish ponds containing live plants and fish. Effectively controls "green water" algal blooms, String or Hair Algae (Cladophora) and blanket weed (Oedogonium). 16 ounces treats 4,800 gallons.Mar 20, 2013 · 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 ... [cma-index] We are an affiliate for products that we recommend and receive compensation from the companies whose products we recommend on this site. The placement of the links on this site may be influenced by the compensation received by t...Jun 22, 2011 · Building a bog: Before you decide to build a bog, you need to know what you want its primary purpose to be. Total pond filtration. bog filtration combined with another filter. If you want total pond filtration using a bog; By volume, 5-15% the size of the water volume of the pond. By surface area, 10-30% of the pond surface area. Hi, I searched the forums to see if this question had been asked before, but I don't see it, so here goes. I'm considering buying a house with a koi pond. I'm starting from scratch with my knowledge. House is in Colorado at about 6000 ft, so extreme temperature swings. What questions should...Aug 26, 2016. #1. I am in the brainstorming phase of planning an in-ground pond in a small pasture that is down slope from my house. We get some serious rain and most of the downspouts don't drain far enough from the house for my liking. Some we will dig nice gravelly drainage pit for, but there are a couple at one corner of the house I'd like ...DIY - Do It Yourself. Post thread. This is the forum to talk about building your own garden pond equipment from scratch. 1. 2.This is the forum to talk about building your own garden pond equipment from scratch.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.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;1. Dec 27, 2019. #3. it is possible to have koi in a pond without a bottom drain. The biggest issue is fish load - 3 koi may be fine in 1500 gallons, but you'd be pushing the limit. Good filtration is a big part of the equation, and that includes plants and good algae growth. If you can achieve that, you'd be fine.Take a fine net, under 1/8 inch, or #8 hardware cloth, cover the gravel for awhile, off the water so they can not drink. Put the net on late evening real early am, before any bees fly in. Get some lemon grass oil, sprinkle it on …Welcome to the garden design forum. Announcement Daniel Haynes 8.7K views 107 posts 4 points Most recent by Lyn 9 July Garden design. Gardening on a slope...Ground water issues. lesinnl 100 views 2 posts 0 points Most recent by Fellsman 23 October Garden design. Is it ok to buy 5cm plants now?Koi ponds are a beautiful addition to any home or garden. They provide a tranquil, peaceful atmosphere and can be enjoyed by all ages. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they also provide a great way to relax and enjoy nature.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. Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. Stop plants floating/falling. Thread starter Mr-pond; Start date Apr 21, 2014; Mr-pond. Joined Apr 21, 2014 Messages 48 Reaction score 49 Location Northamptonshire, UK Hardiness Zone Zone 9a. Apr 21, 2014 #1 Hi, I was just hoping for some advice. Just built the first part of my …Garden ponds and fishing ponds have different needs. According to sport fish stocking resources, for a pond 1 acre in size and at least 8 feet deep, you should only stock 2-4 pike per surface acre. So just keep in mind that if you stock with northern pike or muskie, they eat any other fish in the pond, and they have to be fed other fish.1. Hardiness Zone. 5a. Country. Oct 9, 2023. #2. You are going to have to trace back from the power or the hose/water output. Some setups have pumps in a vault or skimmer, often hidden by rocks. Looks like you have a sump pump in the picture, if it is in the pond, that should uncover it.Vișniovca is a village in Cantemir District, Moldova.Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk . Frogs disappeared. Thread starter michaelsf90; Start date Apr 13, 2021; M. michaelsf90. Joined Aug 8, 2020 Messages 123 ...Hardiness Zone. 7A. Country. Mar 22, 2022. #3. I would think you would have to swallow water or not clean your hands well after. Also, if you have any open cuts, keep pond water out of them. I've fallen in my ponds more times than I can count, never gotten sick. Did get bit by a spider while leaning over edge.Garden ponds and fishing ponds have different needs. According to sport fish stocking resources, for a pond 1 acre in size and at least 8 feet deep, you should only stock 2-4 pike per surface acre. So just keep in mind that if you stock with northern pike or muskie, they eat any other fish in the pond, and they have to be fed other fish.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.Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Wasps! Thread starter Bodfish; Start date Aug 2, 2021; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. B. Bodfish. Joined Jul 2, 2021 Messages 5 Reaction score 2 Country. Aug 2, 2021 #1 Hello, I have a lot of wasp activity only about 18 inches from my pond, at the bottom of a fence. The pond is part …3. Views. 137. Sep 28, 2023. addy1. How small can a red-spotted newt pond be? Can they survive and thrive in tiny ponds and pools? Wayfarin. Sep 20, 2023.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...Nov 20, 2022 · This is the forum to talk about building your own garden pond equipment from scratch. Aug 2, 2022. #6. pond Jeb said: This is a follow up to a thread posted in March 2011 by metal mickey. I, like him, am experiencing alot of floating algae that turns to jelly when netted out. Every day I collect it and can accumulate a bucket full in a week. The water is gin clear, but this infestation looks awful.Filling in a pond. 3. Jun 10, 2012. Filling pond with hose. 21. Jun 5, 2012. I lost fish due to raccoons so I installed an electric fence and I was happy as could be. A few months later I lost 22 beautiful long tailed shubunkins, they were gorgeous and quite large. The thief was a very large blue heron.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.Feb 18, 2013. #1. Trying to plan a small water garden with a waterfall. no fish. Looking for a pond pump recommendation. The fiberglass liner we're looking at is 8 feet 6 inches x 5 feet 9 inches x 20 inches deep and has a 415 gallon capacity. We would like to add a cascading waterfall that we are guessing will be 2-3 feet high.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 ...Jun 21, 2012. #1. Hi All, I'm fairly new to ponds and pond water so please bare with me. Recently I constructed a new pond (1.2m (l) x 1.2 (w) x 0.8m (d) roughly 250 gallons) from wood with clad on decking panels on the outside with a recommended rubber pond lining on the inside. There are also decking boards on the top of the pond to form a ...Newb here. Question for the group: I'm also planning on building a duck pond (4 lighweight ducks) and have pump design/option questions. I have a 350 gallon pre-form and plan on creating the following system to deal with the ginormous amount of muck buildup that would occur with ducks: Pond -->30 gallon swirl filter --> 35 gallon biofilter (free floating K1 media) ---> hydroponic bed #1 (55 ...Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. swan mussels. Thread starter stevo; Start date May 5, 2011; S. stevo. Joined May 5, 2011 Messages 21 Reaction score 0 Location uk. May 5, 2011 #1 hi guys quick question ,my wife in her infinite wisdom came home with 3 swan mussels which she was told will help the water quality in the …Garden 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 …Hello everyone, I acquired a house two years ago that has a very nice pond that was put in by the previous owner who did all the work . It was build to be a natural swim pond and has a dive deck, a live plant filterbed, a river with number of cool waterfall features and a bridge, and a smaller upper pond that the two water returns spill into.Nov 11, 2011. #2. Peat is rich in tannins, which tint the water brown, preventing as much light from entering the water. I did some experimenting with peat in planted aquaria in the early seventies, and noticed an increase in SOME plant's growth, while others seemed to die back. Basically, plants native to soft, acidic waters benefitted, while ...Jul 7, 2021 · Greetings! I have created a 1100 gallon concrete pond.It is about 30" deep. The PH is fine. The pond is in direct sun for part of the day and so since it has been SO hot here (central Cali) the water is lukewarm by afternoon. Two weeks ago we added several plants, some Lilly pads, hyacinths and... 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...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. ….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. 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.Water Gardens & Ponds. 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 ...1. Hardiness Zone. 5a. Country. Oct 9, 2023. #2. You are going to have to trace back from the power or the hose/water output. Some setups have pumps in a vault or skimmer, often hidden by rocks. Looks like you have a sump pump in the picture, if it is in the pond, that should uncover it.Jul 20, 2015 · 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. Jun 21, 2012. #1. Hi All, I'm fairly new to ponds and pond water so please bare with me. Recently I constructed a new pond (1.2m (l) x 1.2 (w) x 0.8m (d) roughly 250 gallons) from wood with clad on decking panels on the outside with a recommended rubber pond lining on the inside. There are also decking boards on the top of the pond to form a ...Ponds, natural swimming pools, perennial puddles, water gardens, water fountains, goldfish ponds and even lakes. Big or small, water features are a wonderful way to add diversity to the garden, yard, or landscape. Explore permaculture techniques for aquatic plants and other uses of water for improving diversity in the landscape.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 …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 …Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Forums is a website that encompasses several different forums where people discuss everything about backyard ponds, aquatic ecosystems, fish, and more. They have a specific forum named Fish & Koi Talk that's more directed at koi fish and their habitats. ...Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk . Ice on pond. Thread starter Gingersherwood; Start date Dec 17, 2022; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last ...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.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. 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1. Hardiness Zone. 5a. Country. Oct 9, 2023. #2. You are going to have to trace back from the power or the hose/water output. Some setups have pumps in a vault or skimmer, often hidden by rocks. Looks like you have a sump pump in the picture, if it is in the pond, that should uncover it.. Coolaroo outdoor roller shades custom size
how to get spectrum to service your areaFor 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.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.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. published February 12, 2022. Add a pond to your garden and as well as enhancing your outdoor space it will introduce a favoured spot for calm moments and quiet contemplation. If you love the idea of creating a sensory garden a pond is a must as it's the best place to …Apr 6, 2012 · Pond skipper. S. Koi fish. Sydney1969; Jul 11, 2023; Replies 2 Views 150. ... The friendliest pond forum on the net! No matter your level of experience with ponds ... Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Forums is a website that encompasses several different forums where people discuss everything about backyard ponds, aquatic ecosystems, fish, and more. They have a specific forum named Fish & Koi Talk that's …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.Sloped garden pond banks, if angled sharply enough, result in sliding rock at the bottom and sides of the pond. Instead, terrace the garden pond's sides and bottom, much like farming terraces or stair risers and treads . Keep each terrace riser no more than about 6 inches high to avoid stacking rocks too high.1. Dec 27, 2019. #3. it is possible to have koi in a pond without a bottom drain. The biggest issue is fish load - 3 koi may be fine in 1500 gallons, but you'd be pushing the limit. Good filtration is a big part of the equation, and that includes plants and good algae growth. If you can achieve that, you'd be fine.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.[cma-index] We are an affiliate for products that we recommend and receive compensation from the companies whose products we recommend on this site. The placement of the links on this site may be influenced by the compensation received by t...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 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 ... 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; HelpJul 31, 2022 · Aug 2, 2022. #6. pond Jeb said: This is a follow up to a thread posted in March 2011 by metal mickey. I, like him, am experiencing alot of floating algae that turns to jelly when netted out. Every day I collect it and can accumulate a bucket full in a week. The water is gin clear, but this infestation looks awful. Jun 3, 2020 · Newb here. Question for the group: I'm also planning on building a duck pond (4 lighweight ducks) and have pump design/option questions. I have a 350 gallon pre-form and plan on creating the following system to deal with the ginormous amount of muck buildup that would occur with ducks: Pond -->30 gallon swirl filter --> 35 gallon biofilter (free floating K1 media) ---> hydroponic bed #1 (55 ... Short of a good fence I don't think there's any reliable way to keep a dog out of a pond if they want to go in. Setting up a separate pool for the dog may sound logical to us, but not to dogs. That just gives them 2 places to play in the water. Scarecrows are about as good as it gets for non-fence solutions.Aug 24, 2022. #11. 3" minimum and i would also install a vacuum breaker and or a pin hole to break the syphon when the power goes out /. PVC Pipe sizes are different than the size the pipe is called. For example, a 1 inch PVC Pipe is actually 1.315 inches in outside diameter, and 1.029 inches in inside diameter.Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Hiding places. Thread starter Huckleberry12; Start date May 1, 2015; Huckleberry12. Joined Dec 2, 2014 Messages 99 Reaction score 41 Location British Columbia (gulf island) Hardiness Zone 8a Country. May 1, 2015 #1 Soon I'll be finished my pond, at least enough to move the fish in. ...If you are new to garden ponds and have any questions from setup to stocking this is your place to ask questions. Forums. New posts Search forums. Showcase. ... 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.The Garden Pond Forum is a friendly chat board for anything related to koi, goldfish, and garden ponds. Chat about preparing your pond, plants, and fi... sh for the winter seasons, discuss things such as water testing, chemicals, and algae, and get help with koi fish illness and disease information. more gardenpondforum.co..published February 12, 2022. Add a pond to your garden and as well as enhancing your outdoor space it will introduce a favoured spot for calm moments and quiet contemplation. If you love the idea of creating a sensory garden a pond is a must as it's the best place to …Jul 7, 2021 · Greetings! I have created a 1100 gallon concrete pond.It is about 30" deep. The PH is fine. The pond is in direct sun for part of the day and so since it has been SO hot here (central Cali) the water is lukewarm by afternoon. Two weeks ago we added several plants, some Lilly pads, hyacinths and... 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...Jul 3, 2023 · 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; This is an automatically generated discussion thread for the pond showcase "Rabbithole Gardens Pond". Please add to the discussion here.Oct 15, 2022 · Hello everyone, I acquired a house two years ago that has a very nice pond that was put in by the previous owner who did all the work . It was build to be a natural swim pond and has a dive deck, a live plant filterbed, a river with number of cool waterfall features and a bridge, and a smaller upper pond that the two water returns spill into. 125. May 25, 2023. j.w. 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. Dashwin. Jul 20, 2021.Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk . Hi there. Thread starter Oliver Buckle; Start date Sep 21, 2022; O. Oliver Buckle. Joined Sep 21, 2022 Messages 3 ...8a. Jul 30, 2012. #2. Bare Bottom. If you still want rock bottom I suggest looking at waterbugs web page and see how he mortars the rock in place so there are no voids. I spent the day removing Koi poo and much today. 4 - 5 gallon buckets worth. My pond is 6 months old, 50 fish from babies to four or five that are close to two feet.The weight of large waterfall stone cracked my preformed hard plastic pond. It extends 4" vertically from top downward causing a leak. The Ace Hardware associate told me there is no glue that will repair this "greasy" type plastic. Whatever I use will peal right off when dry, including silicon...Dec 15, 2019 · But no - a net won't cause water loss and a waterfall that's working right shouldn't suddenly start causing your water level to drop. The last possibility is a leak in the liner. If you shut down the pump and the water keeps dropping, you may have a leak. But that's really the rare case. Country. Apr 29, 2012. #4. Lindsay. So if the pump is a submersible one just sitting on the bottom of the pond you can just attach a hose to it and drain all the water out that way. Then you could just muck out the gunk w/ a plastic shovel or some kind of scooper. Rinse and drain some more.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...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.Garden Pond Forums. DIY - Do It Yourself. Green pond water. Thread starter Steve2324; Start date Jun 11, 2018; 1; 2; 3; Next. 1 of 3 Go to page. Go. Next Last. S. Steve2324. Joined May 21, 2018 Messages 61 Reaction score 8 Country. Jun 11, 2018 #1 pond is finally finished and I have had the bog filter/ waterfall running for around 2 weeks …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 ...Central FL, zone 9a. Oct 18, 2014. #1. My fish just recently had babies and they are beginning to grow. It's been fun watching this happen for the first time (for me). However, I noticed that the older fish are starting to chase the babies in a very aggressive way. I don't have many plants in the pond and it's too late to start anything now.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.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 …Discuss pond showcase entries in the forum, you'll need to create a "showcase" to automatically create a thread in here. Forums. New posts Search forums. ... 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.I'm new to this site but have been on the Garden pond forum for a while. Here is the pond that I built a few years ago. On the right you can see the beginning of the water falls that runs down a 45 foot stream. In addition to the main fall there are 4 other small ones.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. Show us your pond and tell us a bit about it here. 775 Topics. 11506 Posts. Last post Re: Mystery. by Guppy. September 28th, 2023, 8:14 pm. Pond Design and Construction. Formal ponds, informal ponds and wildlife ponds. Design and build your …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: …Koi ponds are a beautiful addition to any home or garden. They provide a tranquil, peaceful atmosphere and can be enjoyed by all ages. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they also provide a great way to relax and enjoy nature.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.Creating a beautiful outdoor space can be a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking to create a tranquil retreat or an inviting gathering spot, adding a pond to your backyard can be the perfect way to transform you...Creating a beautiful outdoor space can be a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking to create a tranquil retreat or an inviting gathering spot, adding a pond to your backyard can be the perfect way to transform you...Yes, you can run them inside a buried conduit. Just don't bury the wires directly in the soil. Like Sparky said, a lot can go wrong if you bury it directly. Not only might the insulation degrade, but some unknowing person might hit it with a shovel. Or a mole or vole might chew it up.. 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