Garden pond forum. 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.

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 ...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!)...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.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. 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 …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 ...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.

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. Having a pond in your backyard can be a great way to add beauty and value to your property. But before you start digging, it’s important to understand the hidden costs associated with building a pond.

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 .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.Apr 6, 2012 · Pond skipper. S. Koi fish. Sydney1969; Jul 11, 2023; Replies 2 Views 150. ... The friendliest pond forum on the net! No matter your level of experience with ponds ... Aug 26, 2016 · 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 ... 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.

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.

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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 …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.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.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.Vremea în Raionul Cantemir, prognoza meteo detaliată în Raionul Cantemir, Moldova.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")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 …

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;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.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 ...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. 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 ...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.

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This is the place to discuss things such as water testing, chemicals, algae (green water), etc...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; 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.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...Crayfish mate in the early spring and females carry the fertilized, developing eggs inside their bodies for 4 to 6 weeks. These developing eggs are then transferred to the outside of the female’s body and glued via an adhesive called “glair” to the female’s tail. The eggs then hatch by the end of spring.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 …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;

New pond build - my happy part of the garden! 29: Dec 31, 2018: Hi - old garden - new pond adventure: 42: Nov 19, 2018: Considering a 24 inch garden pond...need opinions please. 24: Sep 15, 2018: DenMare’s little garden pond: 3: Sep 15, 2018: Fish for garden pond: 3: Aug 30, 2018: Just getting started on a small garden …

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 ...

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. 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 …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. Feb 18, 2013. #1. Trying to plan a small water garden with a waterfall. no fish. Looking for a pond pump recommendation. The fiberglass liner we're looking at is 8 feet 6 inches x 5 feet 9 inches x 20 inches deep and has a 415 gallon capacity. We would like to add a cascading waterfall that we are guessing will be 2-3 feet high.Garden Pond Forums. 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 …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 …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 ...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. 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 …

Jan 15, 2022 · Garden Pond Forums. Garden Pond Talk . No filter. Thread starter Meg; Start date Jan 15, 2022; M. Meg. Joined Jan 15, 2022 Messages 24 Reaction score 2 Country. Jan ... 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...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 ...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 ... Instagram:https://instagram. men's beauty parlours near mejuly month weather forecastge universal remote 24922 cl4 codesmcdougal littell algebra 1 textbook answers 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 ...iris or other plants that need more than just water. The island is rectangular, ~3ft X 6ft, but is flexible, and I will change the. shape to make it look more natural. Learn and/or create something every day. Our Duck Pond The thread "Pool to Natural Pond Conversion" in Ponds and Water Gardening forum. nws austin twitterboom weather Step 10. Cut to size then drill through the decking edge and liners into the edging frame, beneath. (Use a residual current device for safety.) Pull the liner taut to creat a neat finish then, using long brass screws, fix the planks in place. How to build a garden pond – drilling the decking planks in place. tjmaxx.xom 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. Pond Construction & Equipment. Ground water. Thread starter Anon; Start date May 4, 2018; Anon. Joined Jan 13, 2018 Messages 16 Reaction score 2 Hardiness Zone 5a Country. May 4, 2018 #1 Help!!!! I just started digging a hole in the area where I would like to build a pond, so that I could get a feel for the …