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.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.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 ...There are over 17.400 different species of algae. Most water gardens or ponds are plagued by either -. 1. Plankton Algae - aka suspended algae, green water, pea soup or single cell algae. 2. Filamentous Algae - aka string algae, blanket weed, hair algae or pond scum. Not all algae is harmful or unwanted.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.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 ... 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 ...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.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 …Please come and join in with our friendly garden forum. Moderators: Rosie, Cherry, steve, SueA. 57: 1,862: Great to be here by grindle Jun 18, 2023 3:27:27 GMT ... Pond & Water Gardening. For all aspects of pond and water gardening information & discussion. Moderators: Rosie, Cherry, steve, SueA. 21: 241: FrogsJul 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... 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. 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 ...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.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.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.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..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.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 ... Jun 29, 2015 · 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... 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 …One says it's very acidic, one says it's very alkaline. That is the nature of getting help in forums like this, and that's just the beginning. Constructing a concrete pond that won't heave and crack in cold winter conditions can actually be pretty challenging. Meyers is correct that it takes considerable labor and materials.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.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 …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..Super simple and very effective but not too sexy. A sexier choice is to make your pond into the settlement chamber. As you've already read people say 10%, or whatever, of the pond is the min size, but bigger is better. Well making the pond the chamber is 100% so that's pretty good.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.Aug 4, 2015. #1. We are moving house at the end of September to a place without a pond. Our current house and lovely pond is likely to be vacant for some time once we move and we have no idea if the new tenants will be fish-lovers, so we want to take our 19 fish with us. (Mostly goldfish and ghost koi, some of which are now quite big - 7/8")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 …Jan 26, 2017 · 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... 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 …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 ...Sep 19, 2022 · Hi, i'm new to the world of ponds and I have to admit, I never knew it would be so complex! I created a small pond about 2 months ago using a whisky barrel which I lined first with pond liner. The bottom has a layer of aquatic compost followed by some gravel as do the plants in baskets. My... 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.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. 1. 2.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.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. 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 26, 2017 · 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... 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. 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.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.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 ...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 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.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 ...One says it's very acidic, one says it's very alkaline. That is the nature of getting help in forums like this, and that's just the beginning. Constructing a concrete pond that won't heave and crack in cold winter conditions can actually be pretty challenging. Meyers is correct that it takes considerable labor and materials.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 ...Garden Pond Forum @gardenpondforum The internet's friendliest garden pond and koi fish community. gardenpondforum.com Joined June 2011 Tweets Tweets & replies Media Garden Pond Forum @gardenpondforum 9 May 2013 Stream doesn't …Welcome to the National Gardening Association forums. The forums listed below are categorized and alphabetized for your convenience. Have a gardening question? ... Ponds and Water Gardening: schlichtponds: Sep 19, 2023 11:32 AM: Propagation: purpleinopp: Oct 22, 2023 7:07 PM: Public Gardens Photo Tours: bumplbea: Oct 25, 2023 1:17 AM: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 ...Penthouse Letters Magazine can be read for free on websites such as Magzus and Magstack. Each of these sites provide access to the full magazine; however, they only stock a small number of back issues. Access to the magazine is only within ...Country. Apr 11, 2018. #1. We have approximately 600 gallon pond with a water fall and stream going down a hill into the pond. We wanted to put a small water feature in the pond, something that sprays up out of the water. We have a large number of frogs in the spring and the pond is close to our house. The croaking can be heard in the …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. 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 ...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.A pond can be a beautiful addition to any backyard, providing a tranquil and serene atmosphere. But before you start digging, it’s important to understand the costs associated with constructing a pond. Here’s what you need to know about est...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.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. Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Frogs disappeared. Thread starter michaelsf90; Start date Apr 13, 2021; M. michaelsf90. Joined Aug 8, 2020 Messages 123 Reaction score 14 Country. Apr 13, 2021 #1 I cleaned my pond out about a week and half ago. Must have had 40 to 50 frogs in. Now. I see one or two large ones. ...Garden Pond Forums. Pond Construction & Equipment ... Thank you for your reply and reaching out to two other pond forum users. Reply. GBBUDD. Joined Dec 16, 2017 ...Welcome to the National Gardening Association forums. The forums listed below are categorized and alphabetized for your convenience. Have a gardening question? ... Ponds and Water Gardening: schlichtponds: Sep 19, 2023 11:32 AM: Propagation: purpleinopp: Oct 22, 2023 7:07 PM: Public Gardens Photo Tours: bumplbea: Oct 25, 2023 1:17 AM: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.Aug 12, 2020 · 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 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 ...Garden Pond Forums. Pond Construction & Equipment. pond windows. Thread starter JonoB_uk; Start date Jul 14, 2009; J. JonoB_uk. Joined Jul 14, 2009 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 Location Peterborough, UK. Jul 14, 2009 #1 I am at the planning stage of building a formal koi pond. Nothing too big so currently plan it to be …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.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.May 22, 2023 · 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. 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 …Lawn Grass to Ponds Edge. 15. Jun 12, 2014. Pond Construction & Equipment. just about finished construction of our koi pond. Will add pictures. We have had a phone call from Leeds city council to say that one of our neighbours has complained about the height of the new fence we have built. We prompltly reduced the height and the …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 …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.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.Newbies to Garden Ponds. Post thread. If you are new to garden ponds and have any questions from setup to stocking this is your place to ask questions. 1. 2. 3. …. 68.Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk . Frogs disappeared. Thread starter michaelsf90; Start date Apr 13, 2021; M. michaelsf90. Joined Aug 8, 2020 Messages 123 ...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 …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;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.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 ... 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 …A pond can be a beautiful addition to any backyard, providing a tranquil and serene atmosphere. But before you start digging, it’s important to understand the costs associated with constructing a pond. Here’s what you need to know about est...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 …This is the place to discuss things such as water testing, chemicals, algae (green water), etc...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... 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 ...Welcome to the National Gardening Association forums. The forums listed below are categorized and alphabetized for your convenience. Have a gardening question? ... Ponds and Water Gardening: schlichtponds: Sep 19, 2023 11:32 AM: Propagation: purpleinopp: Oct 22, 2023 7:07 PM: Public Gardens Photo Tours: bumplbea: Oct 25, 2023 1:17 AM: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 ...Nov 10, 2022 · 15. Dec 13, 2021. Adding height to preformed pond. 8. Nov 16, 2021. A friend that is big into aquariums and I were at a gorgeous display at a big aquarium, and I commented on the plant growth. He says that in the aquarium world, the big push is adding CO2 when the light is on to promote plant growth. For a test, I added CO2 Booster by API ... 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.Garden pond forum
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...Published: Wednesday, 3 April, 2019 at 1:00 pm A pond is the perfect way to attract wildlife to your garden, from frogs, toads and newts to hedgehogs, birds and aquatic insects. Ponds are also lovely for us, too, providing a relaxing spot to sit on a sunny …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. Large pond with leak somewhere. Thread starter rowhillladybay; Start date Mar 23, 2012; R. rowhillladybay. Joined Mar 23, 2012 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Kent. Mar 23, 2012 #1 Hello, Newbie to the forum here, I am after some advise please, I have 2 ponds in ...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. ...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...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 ...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.This 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 experience with ponds, there is ...Oct 24, 2023 · Jul 27, 2019. Pondless waterfall equipment help. 21. Sep 26, 2018. First goldfish pond, 1000 gallons, put together equipment list, hoping for advice. 6. Jun 22, 2018. Pond Construction & Equipment. I have had to re home my fish due to moving, so l need to sell my pond equipment, I have a Pontec MultiClear Set 15000 and Oase Biosmart 14000 for ... 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. Super simple and very effective but not too sexy. A sexier choice is to make your pond into the settlement chamber. As you've already read people say 10%, or whatever, of the pond is the min size, but bigger is better. Well making the pond the chamber is 100% so that's pretty good.Feb 16, 2013. #18. Everybody else has addressed the maintenance and cleanliness of rock bottom ponds, but I'd like to comment on the cosmetic aspect of the rock bottom pond. The guy in the video states, and I've heard this from others too, that rock or gravel ponds are more "natural" looking.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 ...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... Jun 29, 2015 · 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... Garden Pond Forums. Pond Construction & Equipment. Tips to redoing a pond. Thread starter tbendl; Start date Nov 6, 2015; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. tbendl T. Joined Jul 14, 2014 Messages 4,393 Reaction score 4,220 Location Gulf Coast-Mississippi 8b Showcase(s): 1. Nov 6, 2015 #1 I have seen a bunch of posts of …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.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. Sep 19, 2009 #1 Apologies if this is a topic that has been done to death in the past - I'm new here (please be ...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.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 ... The National Leadership Youth Forum (NLYF) is a dynamic and exciting event that brings together young leaders from across the country. The NLYF is designed to inspire and empower young leaders.Country. Apr 11, 2018. #1. We have approximately 600 gallon pond with a water fall and stream going down a hill into the pond. We wanted to put a small water feature in the pond, something that sprays up out of the water. We have a large number of frogs in the spring and the pond is close to our house. The croaking can be heard in the …This is the forum to talk about building your own garden pond equipment from scratch. Forums. New posts Search forums. Showcase. 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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.Published: Wednesday, 3 April, 2019 at 1:00 pm A pond is the perfect way to attract wildlife to your garden, from frogs, toads and newts to hedgehogs, birds and aquatic insects. Ponds are also lovely for us, too, providing a relaxing spot to sit on a sunny …Jul 27, 2019. Pondless waterfall equipment help. 21. Sep 26, 2018. First goldfish pond, 1000 gallons, put together equipment list, hoping for advice. 6. Jun 22, 2018. Pond Construction & Equipment. I have had to re home my fish due to moving, so l need to sell my pond equipment, I have a Pontec MultiClear Set 15000 and Oase Biosmart 14000 for ...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 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.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 …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...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 Forums. Pond Construction & Equipment. pond windows. Thread starter JonoB_uk; Start date Jul 14, 2009; J. JonoB_uk. Joined Jul 14, 2009 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 Location Peterborough, UK. Jul 14, 2009 #1 I am at the planning stage of building a formal koi pond. Nothing too big so currently plan it to be …Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. electrical wiring for my pond. Thread starter Alapondguy; Start date Mar 13, 2018; Alapondguy. Joined Nov 6, 2017 Messages 23 Reaction score 16 Hardiness Zone 8a Country. Mar 13, 2018 #1 Hello, I am in the planning stages of my pond. I already have an outdoor outlet on the back of my …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.How to Build a Garden Fence to Keep Animals Out? Jamesgarner; Dec 10, 2022; Replies 11 Views 406. Dec 12, 2022. addy1. G. ... The friendliest pond forum on the net ...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 …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.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. Submersible pond pumps. Thread starter brucen; Start date Aug 19, 2023; B. brucen. Joined Sep 20, 2020 Messages 21 Reaction score 5 Country. Aug 19, 2023 #1 I am looking for suggestions for a reliable submersible waterfall pond pump for a 250 gallon pond and 5 ft high waterfall. ...Dec 5, 2022 · This is an automatically generated discussion thread for the pond showcase "Rabbithole Gardens Pond". Please add to the discussion here. 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 ...Jan 24, 2014 · 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 ... 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...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. 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 Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk . Frogs disappeared. Thread starter michaelsf90; Start date Apr 13, 2021; M. michaelsf90. Joined Aug 8, 2020 Messages 123 ...DIY - Do It Yourself. Post thread. This is the forum to talk about building your own garden pond equipment from scratch. 1. 2.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 ...Jun 15, 2015. #1. Guys, around a year ago I posted on here for advice on restoring an old pond which had been abandoned and severely neglected at a house I had just purchased. I had a thriving pond at my last house and wanted to transfer my fish to the new pond which in short, turned out to have many leaks due to massive overgrowth and …The National Leadership Youth Forum (NLYF) is a dynamic and exciting event that brings together young leaders from across the country. The NLYF is designed to inspire and empower young leaders.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; HelpAug 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.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.Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Garden pond talk. Thread starter LuvKoi; Start date Aug 26, 2022; L. LuvKoi. Joined Aug 26, 2022 Messages 56 Reaction score 50 Country. Aug 26, 2022 #1 I absolutely love my cannas. Last edited: Aug 26, 2022. Reply. Ad ...This is the place to discuss things such as water testing, chemicals, algae (green water), etc...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. 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.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.Garden Pond Forums. Pond Construction & Equipment. Post thread 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. 1; 2; 3 … Go to page. Go. 79; Next. 1 of 79 ...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. Garden Pond Forums. Newbies to Garden Ponds. electrical wiring for my pond. Thread starter Alapondguy; Start date Mar 13, 2018; Alapondguy. Joined Nov 6, 2017 Messages 23 Reaction score 16 Hardiness Zone 8a Country. Mar 13, 2018 #1 Hello, I am in the planning stages of my pond. I already have an outdoor outlet on the back of my …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. 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 …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 ...Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk. Extension Cords. Thread starter herzausstahl; Start date Mar 4, 2012; 1; 2; 3; Next. 1 of 3 Go to page. Go. Next Last. herzausstahl herzausstahl. Joined Jul 2, 2011 Messages 790 Reaction score 363 Location Northeast Wisconsin Zone 4a/5b Hardiness Zone 4a. Mar 4, 2012 #1 I forget which …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. 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 …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. Pond Construction & Equipment. Post thread 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. 1; 2; 3 … Go to page. Go. 79; Next. 1 of 79 ...The National Leadership Youth Forum (NLYF) is a dynamic and exciting event that brings together young leaders from across the country. The NLYF is designed to inspire and empower young leaders.Country. Apr 11, 2018. #1. We have approximately 600 gallon pond with a water fall and stream going down a hill into the pond. We wanted to put a small water feature in the pond, something that sprays up out of the water. We have a large number of frogs in the spring and the pond is close to our house. The croaking can be heard in the …Here are 15 Best Pond Forums you should follow in 2023 1. Garden Pond Forums » Fish & Koi Talk 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... more …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 1.8a. 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.. Craigslist st. louis personals alternative