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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 ...

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 …Watch and follow along live. The Next Billion is Quartz’s forum about the next billion people to come online for the first time, largely on mobile phones. It was held in London on May 19. The hashtag is #qznextbillion. A video of the whole ...Jul 3, 2022 · 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 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 ...This is the place to discuss things such as water testing, chemicals, algae (green water), etc...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.

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.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 ...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.Choose a variety of water lily that suits smaller ponds such as the dwarf Nymphaea Aurora. 2. Enhance your pond with a stepping stone path. (Image credit: Howard Walker/Future) Incorporating a charming stepping stone path across is one of the garden pond ideas that adds to the magical experience.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.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 ...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.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.

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 …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.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 ...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...

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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. ….If you have a 2" lift pipe use two 2 to 3 inch adapters and a short bit of 3" pipe to form a pressure chamber around the circle of holes. File off the ridges on the adapters so they slide up the 2" pipe. Put a two 2 inch couplers inside the pressure chamber so you can replace the pipe section with the holes in it.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.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.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.Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Cost of doing a pond. Thread starter midngn; Start date Mar 5, 2016; midngn. Joined Sep 10, 2008 Messages 19 Reaction score 5 Location Emerson, GA. Mar 5, 2016 #1 I know there are a lot of variables involved, but wanted to get a general idea of the cost of having a pro put in a pond. ...

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 ...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.Apr 24, 2017 · Apr 25, 2017. #4. Normally I would advise just sealing the concrete, but if I am seeing what I think that I am seeing in a couple of the photos, it appears that this concrete is disintegrating and is rapidly losing its structural integrity. So I will have to agree with the others. Replace the liner. 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. 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 …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. Jul 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. Feb 15, 2017 · 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 . 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 …

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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 …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...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.Sep 20, 2020 · 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... 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.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. Garden Pond Talk. Jelly algae. Thread starter pond Jeb; Start date Jul 31, 2022; P. pond Jeb. Joined Jul 31, 2022 Messages 6 Reaction score 0 Country. Jul 31, 2022 #1 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 …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 …

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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 …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 ...UV is 100% effective when sized, installed and maintained correctly. Therefore, if your pond is still green it is because one of those 3 things isn't correct. Buying more and more UV units could fix a sizing …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. ... The ancient art of tray gardening. Forum Actions: …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 ... 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 ...Ponds are a great way to add beauty and serenity to your outdoor space. Whether you’re looking to create a tranquil retreat or an eye-catching focal point, pond landscaping can be an exciting and rewarding project.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.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 turtles commonly have an omnivorous diet that includes tadpoles, snails, crayfish, insects, water lilies and hyacinths. Younger pond turtles tend to have a more carnivorous diet while older pond turtles tend to eat more vegetation and ...The latest Tweets from Garden Pond Forum (@gardenpondforum). The internet's friendliest garden pond and koi fish communityCountry. 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.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.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 …Minneapolis, MN. Hardiness Zone. 4b. Country. Aug 27, 2023. #1. Below is a link to a video showing a family of raccoons fishing for small goldfish in our backyard pond (evening of Aug 27, 2023). The warm season started out with two dozen small feeder goldfish that we rescued from a local pet store. Ironically, now they've become feeders for ...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. Garden pond forum, [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1]