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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 ...
New to Garden Pond Forums: 3: Aug 10, 2019: New to the GP Forums... I need help with a Pond Pump - Water Feature! 12: Sep 11, 2011: New to the forums and to ponds: 9: Jul 15, 2010: Garden Pond Forums Website Upgrade: 9: Jul 21, 2009: Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. About Us. The friendliest pond forum on the net! No …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 …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...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 …
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...
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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 Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. Pond sealing problems. Thread starter mikeford; Start date Nov 30, 2021; M. mikeford. Joined Nov 30, 2021 Messages 2 Reaction score 1 Country. Nov 30, 2021 #1 Hi, I'm hoping for some advice on a backyard pond that we recently built (pictures attached). We've put down a …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 ... 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.
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 ...
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 ...
Koi ponds are a beautiful addition to any backyard. They provide a tranquil atmosphere and can be a great way to relax and enjoy nature. But, finding the perfect koi pond in your area can be a challenge. Here is the ultimate guide to locati...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 ...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 ... 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 …That still leaves me with the rain in the front half of the garden. I decided to make a small canal in front of the pond. Done in such a way that rainwater quickly flows away to the sump and into the sewer. While at the same time any access water in my pond will also leave the pond and go into this little canal.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.According to SFGate, pond water turns brown for a number of reasons, but the most common causes are eroding soil, microscopic plants and wildlife. High amounts of microscopic plants such as algae and phytoplankton give pond water an almost ...
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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 …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.com
6b. Country. Apr 26, 2011. #2. I had logs (made for aquariums) in a aquarium and the water went bad, got a brown color, ph went crazy. Make sure it is an old log. There are problems with them leaking sap. Some really change the ph of your pond. Maybe you can find one that has been washed by a lake or stream in your area.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...New England. Hardiness Zone. 5. Country. Feb 26, 2020. #1. Hi everyone! I keep hearing conflicting reports about how to make an ideal soil mix for aquatic plants...pond forums and vendors consistently suggest a clay-rich soil of some kind, but people who keep planted aquariums insist on much more porous substrates.Mar 22, 2012 · 4. Country. Feb 17, 2017. #11. I'm almost done digging & someone suggested installing Agi pipe (slotted drain pipe used for french drain) in the bottom before installing liner. Agi pipe comes out from under liner on side to route water out above pond water level. Pressure of water in pond pushes any water/gases under liner through the Agi pipe ... 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.Oct 24, 2023 · Articles on keeping sturgeons garden ponds, their essential requirements, how to feed them and keep them healthy. Pondlife. A collection of articles about all things aquatic, garden ponds, wildlife gardens, fish, aquatic wildlife, insects, amphibians and pond plants. mChat. lauriemay • Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:59 pm. 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.
Add waterfall to Preformed Bog Pond: 2: Jul 6, 2021: New pond owner whos having trouble. 4: Jul 30, 2016: trouble with neighbour fishing in pond: 12: Oct 2, 2014: Pond pump trouble: 6: Apr 23, 2014: Danner/Pondmaster 24 troubles: 7: Jun 2, 2013: Pond in trouble please help!!! 6: May 1, 2011: New House came with Koi Pond, pump troubles. HELP!! 7 ...
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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 ...Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. Pond Plants? Fish? Thread starter Jonk Fronk; Start date Jul 10, 2021; J. Jonk Fronk. Joined Jul 10, 2021 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Country. Jul 10, 2021 #1 Hey Everyone, I'm new to the whole garden pond scene, and I just have a few questions about pond plants. I have a series …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 ...The latest Tweets from Garden Pond Forum (@gardenpondforum). The internet's friendliest garden pond and koi fish communityThis is the forum to talk about building your own garden pond equipment from scratch. Forums. New posts Search forums. Showcase. New items Latest reviews Search showcase. Media. New media New comments Search media. ... Garden Pond Forums. About Us. The friendliest pond forum on the net! No matter your level of …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. New to Garden Pond Forums: 3: Aug 10, 2019: New to the GP Forums... I need help with a Pond Pump - Water Feature! 12: Sep 11, 2011: New to the forums and to ponds: 9: Jul 15, 2010: Garden Pond Forums Website Upgrade: 9: Jul 21, 2009: Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. About Us. The friendliest pond forum on the net! No …Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk . Frogs disappeared. Thread starter michaelsf90; Start date Apr 13, 2021; M. michaelsf90. Joined Aug 8, 2020 Messages 123 ...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 ...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.
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