2024 Garden pond forum - 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.

 
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.. Garden pond forum

Garden Pond Fish Crossword Clue. Garden Pond Fish. Crossword Clue. The crossword clue Garden pond fish with 3 letters was last seen on the August 10, 2023. We found 20 possible solutions for this clue. We think the likely answer to this clue is …A complete pond filtration solution! The Complete Filter Kit with Pump is ideal for circulating and filtering water, protecting the included pump from debris, and decorating water in ponds up to 500 gallons. www.homedepot.com. A similar sized pump is available without the aeration spray or filter box for about 40$.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...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. 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. Newbies to Garden Ponds. pond substrate. Thread starter boot full; Start date Aug 26, 2009; B. boot full. Joined Aug 26, 2009 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Location alberta. Aug 26, 2009 #1 hello to all, and greetings from alberta.....I am new to the idea of a pond in the yard as i have had ...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 ...Jul 11, 2023 · 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 ... 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.It has step-by-step instructions for the bottom drains as well as just about every other aspect of building a liner pond. This is a garden pond forum so under no circumstances am I "judging" anyone who doesn't have a bottom drain or who has gone years without needing one. If you are planning on, say, 10 total pounds of Koi in a 4000 …As the largest Koi and pond community on the internet, the forum provides help and advice on pond building as well as Japanese Koi and Goldfish care including disease prevention and treatment. Koiphen.comMay 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.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 ...6,408. Location. Michigan zone 5b. Feb 25, 2013. #10. just a little info on skimmers and aeration.... The pond skimmer does more than clear the surface of the pond. Pond skimmers increase oxygen levels in ponds helping to further purify the water, and of course provide rich oxygen for your koi and pond fish.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.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.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 ...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.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. Aug 30, 2020 · 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 ... 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. A garden pond adds beauty, elegance, and lively interest to a yard. Whether a fish pond, a receiving basin for a waterfall, or simply a placid body of water for meditation and reflection, a garden pond provides a focal point that enhances nearly all yards .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.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... Jun 18, 2023. Replies. 13. Views. 328. Jul 14, 2023. GBBUDD. If you are new to garden ponds and have any questions from setup to stocking this is your place to ask questions.Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. Possible noisy pump. Thread starter Boothy; Start date Sep 20, 2014; B. Boothy. Joined Sep 19, 2014 Messages 4 Reaction score 2. Sep 20, 2014 #1 Hello guys, When we bought our house I inherited an existing pond with a couple of fish in it, it had a rather large ...This is the place to discuss things such as water testing, chemicals, algae (green water), etc...The solids get filtered by the gravel and the plants feed on the excess nutrients in the water that rises up. You have a low point in the bog wall feeding the water back to the pond. The results are clear pond water and no commercial filters or UV lights are needed. No rinsing of filter pads or backwashing filters.Jul 2, 2014 · 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. 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 ...Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Photography. Post thread Post pictures of your garden pond here. Photo of the Month. Enter or vote on our monthly competition in here. Sub-forums: POTM Winners October 2023 Photo of the Month - Voting Time! Sep 25, 2023; Ian; 1; 2; 3 … Go to page. Go. 26 ...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 ...Sep 30, 2015 · 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. 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.Sep 4, 2023. #1. I have a problem with green algae in my pond (no fish, no vegetation). Twenty years ago when the company built my pond and waterfall and has been maintaining it ever since, this company recommended putting a three inch chlorine tablet in the pond to deter algae. Over time, I have had many problems with the submersible pumps ...Jul 14, 2022 · 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 ... 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 …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.This worked very well; koi pond is sealed, it seems permanent now. After preparation – mainly cleaning the pond and washing those big rocks, SLC directions were logical. Rocks were coated with SLC-114-AS, a soft, clear spray-lining; fully coated each (of 22 rocks). The bottom of the pond is now lined black and the sides are light grey.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...Apr 18, 2021. #1. Hi, I am looking to build a large Koi pond myself. I know there is no specific planning law related to ponds but know there are building regulations, the problem is a cannot find them anywhere. The proposed pond will be approximately 5 meters from my home but the problem is the pond will be within about 6 to seven foot …As the largest Koi and pond community on the internet, the forum provides help and advice on pond building as well as Japanese Koi and Goldfish care including disease prevention and treatment. 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 ...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.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 ...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.Aug 2, 2021 · 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. Apr 18, 2021. #1. Hi, I am looking to build a large Koi pond myself. I know there is no specific planning law related to ponds but know there are building regulations, the problem is a cannot find them anywhere. The proposed pond will be approximately 5 meters from my home but the problem is the pond will be within about 6 to seven foot …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 ... 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.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.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. ...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 25, 2023 · Dec 5, 2021. Hi everyone, I had the pleasure of getting a beautiful family of 13 full grown koi (one is 27", 2 others 24"s and then down from there) and 1 turtle. I have them in a 10 ft wide intex pool. The pool is on my master bedroom covered patio. No sun exposure. When researching how to build a pond and investigating a garden pond, it is crucial to figure out what you want from your pond. Do you want something that is a haven for wildlife or perhaps just a reflective space? This will influence your backyard …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...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.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.May 11, 2020 · 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 ... 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...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.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.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...Country. Feb 12, 2015. #2. Zeolite is well known for its ability to absorb Ammonia and other compounds. The downside is that the only way to tell when it is saturated is when Ammonia levels in a pond begin to rise. Depending on your filter's size and the other media present, you may never know if the zeolite is saturated.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.Jan 12, 2022 · 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. A complete pond filtration solution! The Complete Filter Kit with Pump is ideal for circulating and filtering water, protecting the included pump from debris, and decorating water in ponds up to 500 gallons. www.homedepot.com. A similar sized pump is available without the aeration spray or filter box for about 40$.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.Ever since the early days of Pong, computer gaming has been an engaging pastime. Initially, gamers often turned to forums and message boards to meet these needs — until Discord arrived. This chat platform made it possible for them to talk t...The pond I was hoping for would need 19 x 27 so this liner is just slightly short. I paid $315 for it plus shipping and checked a number of web sites and ended up going with az ponds again. The odds are my pond won't be 16 ft across after the negotiations are over and if it's just 14 ft this liner should fit fine.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 …wine. 3. Apr 30, 2011. Garden Pond Talk. Hello all, I am new to this forum, because I recently got into keeping fish. I hope I can add to the general knowledge here. A couple of months back, I saw some used half-wine barrels for sale. They had winery stamps on the end and were stained purple inside, so.....definitely used. I...Very few ponds don't have frogs. that being said there are a few things that should be known, American Bullfrogs can be a danger. Adults can eat small fish, they can also eat a good # of things that live around the pond. A 10' or larger Koi would not interest a bull frog but a 4-5" one might be considered a meal if one was hungry.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!)...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 ...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 ... 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.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.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.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 0 Location Ashford Kent UK. 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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.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...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.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.This is an automatically generated discussion thread for the pond showcase "Rabbithole Gardens Pond". Please add to the discussion here.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.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.May 20, 2012 · Because I have lost so many goldfish, and everything seems normal with the water, 2 days ago while I was at the pet store for something else, I got 30 "large" feeder goldfish and put them in the pond. When I put the fish out of the bag in the pond, 2 came out dead right to begin with. Yesterday morning, I found 2 floaters, and today I found 1. 6,408. Location. Michigan zone 5b. Feb 25, 2013. #10. just a little info on skimmers and aeration.... The pond skimmer does more than clear the surface of the pond. Pond skimmers increase oxygen levels in ponds helping to further purify the water, and of course provide rich oxygen for your koi and pond fish.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.Jan 29, 2022 · 9b/10a. Country. Jan 30, 2022. #15. Many people add a liner to an older, original pond that begins to leak, often adding sand or clay type soil to pad and cushion the new liner. There may well be concrete or something "down there" that leaks enough to be a pond problem but not leaky enough to drain the hole well enough. 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 ...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 ...Feb 12, 2015 · Country. Feb 12, 2015. #2. Zeolite is well known for its ability to absorb Ammonia and other compounds. The downside is that the only way to tell when it is saturated is when Ammonia levels in a pond begin to rise. Depending on your filter's size and the other media present, you may never know if the zeolite is saturated. Garden Pond Forums. Winterizing Your Pond. Zone 5 Wintering. Thread starter TK9NY; Start date Jul 26, 2016; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. TK9NY. Joined Jun 18, 2016 Messages 19 Reaction score 9 Location Glens Fall, NY Hardiness Zone 5a Country. Jul 26, 2016 #1 Starting my research early - plus planning a few changes …Feb 3, 2023. Rabbithole Garden"s Pond. 20. Dec 5, 2022. Sydney Pond in subtropical garden. 2. Oct 28, 2022. I have a koi pond and the waterfall stopped working suddenly. can I use a 60 gallon aquarium air pump to help keep oxygen in the water until I get a company to fix the waterfall. it's in Florida, extremely hot. there is one koi and 5 ...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.Hello forum, Long story short, I've got a german pressure filter (Aquaforte BF12000, I think), which is sometimes rebranded as Jebao on amazon. Yesterday I replaced the UV lamp, closed the filter as usual, sealed with the metal ring and reconnected to the pipes. However it seems that now there's too much pressure inside and water basically …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 …Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Pond vacuum?? Thread starter Hummingbird2; Start date Jun 14, 2019; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. H. Hummingbird2. Joined Apr 16, 2018 Messages 17 Reaction score 4 Location Ohio Hardiness Zone 6a Country. Jun 14, 2019 #1 Hey all! So the previous owners of my …6,408. Location. Michigan zone 5b. Feb 25, 2013. #10. just a little info on skimmers and aeration.... The pond skimmer does more than clear the surface of the pond. Pond skimmers increase oxygen levels in ponds helping to further purify the water, and of course provide rich oxygen for your koi and pond fish.Hello, Newbie to the forum here, I am after some advise please, I have 2 ponds in my back garden, 1 average size 15ft x 9ft and approx 2ft deep and the other 19ftx15ft 4.5ft deep at its deepest point.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.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.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.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 …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.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; Nov 11, 2011 · 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 ... Examples of aquatic plants include the water lily, Victorian water lily, frog-bit, floating heart, pondweed, water-shield, yellow pond-lily, cape-pondweed and water-chestnut. Aquatic plants have a thin cuticle because most hydrophytes have ...Jul 3, 2022. #1. Hi I’m new and am interested in getting advice regarding my pond. I’ve got a Blagdon Affinity Mocha 336 litres. I got four goldfish and went to the aquatic shop to get two more fish. Unfortunately they said that 4 is enough is that size pond. I maintain it weekly and have bought a pond vacuum to ensure sludge is removed.The EDPM only needs to be over lapped by a small amount (4-10"), but a little extra is OK. The overlap of course should be sloped down stream and not be in standing water. The trick is to place a gap between the 2 liners to stop capillary action. If you use any goop you have to let it dry before laying the top layer.The R factor for dry stacked concrete blocks with gaps is zero. Your bricks provide no insulation and may even pull energy out of the pond. I read a lot of forums on raising tilapia and many people heat the water in winter. In one case a guy had a huge tank in his basement and was using 2 large aquarium heaters.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.Then pump out the water. Then fill with the same soil type, clay, up to the top soil loam layer. The fill soil is tamped (compressed) every 4-6" of added clay. This greatly reduces settling. Loam top soil is added at the same depth as the rest of the yard, also tamped every 4-6". Can be leveled off right away and seeded.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 ...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 ... 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.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 …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 ...Sep 14, 2020 · 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. 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 …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. 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 …Short answer, baking soda dissolved in the pond water will raise your KH. Long term, your pond needs a built in method of buffering KH. Products that have been used include: crushed oyster shells, chicken grit, crushed coral, concrete block, coral rock. GH is your general hardness, your calcium carbonate.Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. pond substrate. Thread starter boot full; Start date Aug 26, 2009; B. boot full. Joined Aug 26, 2009 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Location alberta. Aug 26, 2009 #1 hello to all, and greetings from alberta.....I am new to the idea of a pond in the yard as i have had ...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 …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 ... Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. Rebuilding an old pond. Thread starter jacquirenee; Start date Apr 18, 2010; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. J. jacquirenee. Joined Apr 18, 2010 Messages 21 Reaction score 0 Location Connecticut, USA. Apr 18, 2010 #1 Hello! We bought our house in May of 2009, but also …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. ...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; HelpThe pond I was hoping for would need 19 x 27 so this liner is just slightly short. I paid $315 for it plus shipping and checked a number of web sites and ended up going with az ponds again. The odds are my pond won't be 16 ft across after the negotiations are over and if it's just 14 ft this liner should fit fine.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 ...Jul 11, 2023 · 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 ... Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. Rebuilding an old pond. Thread starter jacquirenee; Start date Apr 18, 2010; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. J. jacquirenee. Joined Apr 18, 2010 Messages 21 Reaction score 0 Location Connecticut, USA. Apr 18, 2010 #1 Hello! We bought our house in May of 2009, but also …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. As the largest Koi and pond community on the internet, the forum provides help and advice on pond building as well as Japanese Koi and Goldfish care including disease prevention and treatment. Koiphen.com1. Apr 18, 2022. #3. Lots of animals will snag a fish given the chance - raccoons, mink, fishers. We lost two to a skunk one year. We've even spotted a pair of river otter in our neighborhood pond the last couple of years - I'm sure they'd love a big tasty goldfish if they had a chance.Hi all, I found this forum in an online search for help with ponds and Goldfish. I have absolutely no idea about keeping Goldfish or maintaining a pond. When I purchased my house the owner left me a note saying there were 2 Goldfish in the pond outside. The pond is a half cast iron bath type structure situated above ground in a shaded position.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 …(This is definitely not a litigious post. The next door neighbor who put in a h-u-g-e pond, is now deceased, and I am genuinely just wanting information). Background: I live in a pier & beam wooden home built in the 40's (I'm guessing), in SE Texas. The house was moved to its current...While many think of manmade water features when they hear the word “pond,” ponds are more than just decorative garden elements. In fact, there are plenty of naturally occurring ponds in a variety of different climates all over the world.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.All water features can add visual appeal to your backyard, but the pond is a classic favorite. And they’re really versatile too. Here are 12 pond landscaping ideas to inspire your own garden designs.A garden pond adds beauty, elegance, and lively interest to a yard. Whether a fish pond, a receiving basin for a waterfall, or simply a placid body of water for meditation and reflection, a garden pond provides a focal point that enhances nearly all yards .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...As the largest Koi and pond community on the internet, the forum provides help and advice on pond building as well as Japanese Koi and Goldfish care including disease prevention and treatment. 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 …. Timex watch owner's manuals, Roster gold calculator lost ark, Monkey mart unblocked 66, Massagefinders, Pawn shop moline il, Bluey house layout, Craigslist in northern mi, Discount tire valley ranch, Thechicnatural age, Pj walmart, Unit 2 progress check mcq ap environmental science, Craigslist in orange texas, Craigslist belleville ont, Free porn nnxx, Chance loves swimwear, Id for roblox clothes, Shop n save weekly ad downers grove, Ssr sr189 top speed.