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What garden pond plants are best for zone 5?
I have about a 350 gallon pond with a waterfall. The pond is lined. What plants can be used with a lined pond given there is no soil at bottom to plant anything in?
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In a lined pond, put your plants in a pot or leave them in the pot they came in. Make sure the top of the pot is about 1" below the water surface. Tropicals like lotus or tropical water lilies will not do well where you live, but there are many aquatic plants that will. Hardy water lilies will be wonderful and make it through your wicked winter. Here's an article I wrote about more hardy pond plants: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1444302/flowering_hardy_pond_plants.html?cat=32
Why do all my pond plants turn yellow?
I don't have plants this year because every previous year I've tried and they turn yellow. I have some koi and some various other goldfish and they are healthy and large. I'm wondering if they were eating the roots and subsequently killing the plants from underneath. I never saw them doing this, and I feed my fish pretty well, so they shouldn't be hungry. I'd like to have plants again but I don't see the point. Also, when I had plants last year, I had a huge amount of that hairy algae that I'd never had a problem with before. Plants are supposed to be beneficial but something's wrong with the balance of my pond, apparently. It's in almost full sun and it's hot and humid in the summers here in Illinois. Any ideas why I have trouble? Guys, I'm assuming you're joking about too much water. These were floating POND plants like water lettuce and lilly pads. Ya don't water them since they live in water… I should mention our water here where I live is EXTREMELY hard. Would that do it?
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Hard warer should not cause this problem, your plants may not be getting the nutrients they need, try putting pond plant fertilizer tabs in the lilly pots, mine a blooming beautifully. To get rid of the hairy algea, add some barley straw bales or powder. It takes a while, but kills all types of algea, no harm to pond plants or fish. Try web search: THE POND GUY I buy all my supplies from here, got everything
Can you put pond plants in a tank with axolotls?
I was at flower power and the guy there said that you should be able to put pond plants in with the axolotls but he wasnt sure.. So can you put pond plants in with axolotls?
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I wouldn't, except for elodea, which you will have to weigh down with rocks as axolots like to dig in sand.. The axolotyl website recomends artificial plants, pvc tubes and hiding rocks. There are few plants where axolotls come from, so being scaleless, they might not react well to real plants.
If I wanted to grow pond plants in a aluminum tub thing, would I need a pump?
I saw a photo of a big aluminum tub (like the ones you fill with ice and beer) that had lillies and water lettuce etc growing. I'm wondering if you have to have some oxygen circulating in the tub for the plants to survive? I have a koi pond and I would use the same water from that. any suggestions? thanx!
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Why not grow the plants in the koi pond. Anyway it is a good idea to have some water movement. Not that you would have to for the plants to survive. It may help to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Water just setting without movement or aeration gets bad sometimes.
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I want to set up a water feature in my front yard. I have a fountain sans pump, would add a pond. HELP!?
It is a fairly large cascading corner fountain. I have no pump…yet. I would like to use it like a waterfall and connect it to a pond but have no idea how to go about this. I am tired of promises by those around me to help and if I had the correct information am pretty sure I could do this myself. I would need to know what supplies I would need and how to set up pump etc to make it work the way I am picturing it. I need the soothing sound of running water close to me and it would also bring the wildlife within view. Making a wildlife habitat on the little piece that is mine to work with. I would like to thank everyone who will contribute to this question
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Where can i get advice about how to best maintain a garden pond with fish and frogs in etc?
I've just moved into a house that has a pond in with plants fish loads of frog spawn and a pumped fountain. What i need to know is when should i feed the fish and how much? Should i leave the frog spawn in there with them? Should i clean out the pond? Any good advice or weblinks would be appreciated?
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Please let you give one advice from a "Once bitten, twice shy". Here is the story for all who will start this odyssee with pond in the garden A local Ikea store offered last year some ponds for the garden. Because my gf pledged I bought it. The first 2 weeks it was a useless nice thing . But then … Be aware of the frogs barking in the night and the flies breeding in the warm water. Hords of mosquitos bite ne. All my neighborhood are now at the edge to insanity. Now we use it as a playground for my cat
help with an old fountain/pond?
I just bought a place that has an old man made pond. It was owned by an old lady that was in a wheel chair for years so the yard was in real disrepair. I have cleared away the brush and have dug down a bit on the pond. It has white sand below the layer of dirt on top and has a small plastic pipe embeded in the head ( larger grouping of rocks that form a wall ) and nothing is attached to the pipe. Is this where a pump would go to run the water from the pond over the rocks? why is there sand in it? wont that clog the pump? do ponds have running water or can I just fill it every once in a while? What is the best way to figure out how the pond was operated? This pond is about 5 feet across and looks to be about 4 feet deep and slopes down towards the bottom. I cannot contact the owner as she passed away. Neighbors say the yard has been a mess as far as they can remember the step daughter says it was operational in the 1950's but she never saw the pond.
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It sounds to me like he probably had the pipe attached to both a pump and a fountain fitting to circulate the water. There should not be sand or other debris in the pipe as you are correct in that it will clog the pump. Most ponds and fountains use a recirculating pump to continuously use the same water so that it does not become stagnant. You will have to add water every now and again because of evaporation, however. If you attach a pump, be certain to purchase one that handles the amount of water in the pond, they are usually sold with a capacity rating (i.e. My small one is 155 gallons). You also have to have a source of electricity to be able to plug the pump into a power source. The pump usually sits at the deepest or lowest point and has plastic hosing or pipes to where you want the water delivered (i.e. A fountain head or under rocks to a waterfall). I highly suggest lining the pond with a heavy mil plastic pond liner to keep mud and dirt from the pond bottom from clogging the pump.
Amateur Pond maker… will this work?
So, I just bought like 70 of these concrete blocks. http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Landscaping-Supplies-Garden-Wall-Blocks/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xglZaq6v/R-100333178/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 Made a 7ft diameter circle. I put pond liners on the 2nd level of the blocks and put a pump in the middle to spray with an adapter. It works perfectly… but… how can I make it better? This is for a school dance decoration, so we're trying to make it extremely fancy. I kind of want another fountain in the middle and I have this fountain at home: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.uniquegardensandgifts.com/productImages/fs/3635FR_LG.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.uniquegardensandgifts.com/Two-Tier-Large-Girl-and-Boy-Under-Umbrella-on-Tulip-Leaf-Fountain-with-26-Inch-Spray-Ring/cid84skuMASS-3635FR&usg=__0725bEU1jiXs5nC3dK2pcYq-W4o=&h=445&w=330&sz=108&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=cQJ59Ks8tdUXHM:&tbnh=135&tbnw=100&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgirl%2Band%2Bboy%2Bumbrella%2Bfountain%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1920%26bih%3D885%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=626&vpy=148&dur=45&hovh=261&hovw=193&tx=115&ty=109&ei=i5boTNXxNsL_lgeU8NzcCw&oei=epboTKWXM4aasAOxlrGxCw&esq=3&page=1&ndsp=75&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0 Do you think I can put that in the middle, take off the boy and the girl part and put a pump in the tier to let it spray even higher? Of course there will be a need for another pump at the bottom to get the water back to tier 2 so get the pump can function. Suggestions? Any do you know any good lighting for the pump so when it shoots out, the water will be in light. Sort of like this: http://www.pondsolutions.com/images/Pond_Jet_Floating_Pump_and_Fountain.jpg
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If the spray goes higher than 1/2 the diameter of the pond, it will splash out so watch out for that. I would avoid another pump and any more tiers or you will end up having to fill up your pond constantly. Wind can also blow the spray out – another reason for keeping it lower.
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find me the nearest and cheapest shop that sells Ecocel 9000 pond filters in london?
this is a make and model of a pond filter
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Hmmmmmm ! Did you know there's a wonderful search-engine called GOOGLE !
What makes a pond filter, filter out better and bigger volumes of water?
Because there are small pond filters that say they filter out 2000 gallon pond, then there are huge filters that filter out 2000 gallon ponds. How can they both filter out that much when one is a lot smaller? Is it different types of media? So what makes a filter, filter heavy loads? the size?
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It is a difference of point of view. One company figures from the assumption that you will filter a heavily planted pond in full sunlight where the UV rays of the sun and the ozone in rainwater from thunderstorms zap harmful bacteria and parasites. Another company assumes you might put some fish in that pond. Then there is reality, where you put a lot of fish in a partly shaded pond and feed them more than they eat because you want to see them. (The effects of the sun and lighting are very important because I use 1000 gallon and 2000 gallon rated pond filters in my 75 and 90 gallon tanks inside and end up adding a second filter.) My pond outside gets two 2000 gallon filters, plus a veggie filter, and it totals 2400 gallons.
What type of koi pond filter should I buy for my new pond?
I know filters are essential but I'd like to know what type of koi pond filters I need and the best brands in the market.
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The 3 types of filters that are essential are the mechanical filter, the biological filter and the UV filter. The mechanical filter is to remove solid waste from the pond, including koi waste. The biological filtler removes dangerous nitrogen compounds from the water that come from koi urine. Finally, the UV filter is to kill off harmful pathogens that can cause your koi illness. But when buying a new biological filter, you need to make sure the filter media contains nitrogen fixing bacteria before putting into your koi pond. Brand new filter media do not contain any nitrogen fixing bacteria. Without these nitrogen fixing bacteria, the nitorgen compounds will not be removed from the water. The best thing to do would be to buy products (usually called boosters) that contain millions of these nitrogen fixing bacteria (they come in various brand names). Alternatively, you could buy matured or used media from your pond supplier.
How do I construct a fair-sized recirculatory pond with boilogical filters at low cost, probably by self help?
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Cost wise you will probably come out cheaper buying a pond kit @ wal-mart they have a 90gal.preform pond that comes with everything to set it up including a pump that pumps 600gph.They also carry the biological filter too.But you may want to check out this site and build your own filter its a mini biological filter you can buy everything from them or at Lowes except the floor scrubbing pads I found them @ an Industrial chemical & supply company. This site tells you what you need to buy to make it. I just made one for my pond and its working great.
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Will the state supply fish for a man made pond in Ohio?
is there a grant program or some other DNR program that would supply the live fish stocking of a man made pond in Ohio for free
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I agree check with the local conservation agency. I know they do in Missouri Stocking Options For Your New Pond Options for New and Renovated Ponds http://www.mdc.mo.gov/fish/stock/ ********************Just a Note************************* Missouri has one of the Best managed conservation agencies in the U.S. We also have the extra tax to help keep it that way. That is why so many people love to hunt and fish in Missouri Even senior citizens (65) don't have to have a fishing license Ohio apparently does NOT have stocking. Open links below. Ohio Pond Management: Stocking the Pond A properly stocked and managed pond will provide years of quality fishing. … The Ohio Division of Wildlife does not provide fish for private ponds; Division … Www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/6233/default.aspx – Cached Ohio Pond Management: Stocking the Pond Most Popular Pond Fish How Many & What Sizes of Fish to Stock When & How to Stock Fish Stocking Other Types of Fish http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/6233/default.aspx
in a pond what do plants supply for fish?
for fish in a pond or fish tank what do plants supply them with
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Aquatic plants offer a number of things to fish. They make oxygen as a byproduct of photosythesis which the fish absorb through their gills. Fish feed off the plants. Plants offer the fish a safe place to lay their eggs where the males can fertilize them. Lastly they offer a safe haven for baby fish called fry to hide till they're bigger. This way they are less likely to get eaten.
in a pond or fish tank, what do the fish supply the plants?
Help!need answer today!
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Fish use oxygen and respire carbon dioxide. Even aquatic plants use dissolved carbon dioxide. They also supply them with nitrogen in their waste. Plants depend on C-N-P: carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus.
Where can I get native UK fish (ie ones that ocurr in the wild) for my garden pond?
I have a small garden pond with flowing water and want to have native fish (stickleback, chub, etc) in it rather than decorative goldfish and so on. Where can I find someone who supplies them.
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ASK A LOCAL FISHERMAN HE WILL GET YOU ONE .NO BOTHER .
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What is the best material to use for pond liner?
I wanted to put a liner, but because there are so many types of pond lining, i don't know what one is the best to use. i.e pvc, butyl etc. Can you name the best ones which last long and where can i buy them from. thankyou
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Butyl is the strongest and usually made from 0.75mm thick rubber. It stretches and is highly puncture resistant. You can also source liners made from PVC and 'Polyex'. Have a look at Bradshaws, I bought my underlay and liner from them after much comparing and shopping around – they were the best value and full of good advice. Whatever liner you go for, preparation is everything – ensure you lay your liner on a sand base or preferably on an underlay which will cushion your liner and extend it's life considerably. Good luck 
how to find a hole in pond liner?
I know that my pond liner has a hole in it; the pond is about 4 feet deep when full, the leak is at about the 2 foot level where I have big rocks on top of the liner (I don't think the rocks punctured the liner, I've had the pond 5 years & have not had any problems up until now) & don't want to move them all to find the leak! Its a slow leak! With winter coming on shortly in MN. I don't want to bring all my koi inside & wait till the spring to fix the leak What can I do to find out precisely where it is? Someone suggested spraying milk around the edges to see where the leak is; not sure if this works for slow leaks! Any ideas would greatly be appreciated! Thxs,
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Without moving the rocks it's going to be hard to find the hole but if you can find a dye that is not harmful to fish and put it in the water maybe you can see where the water is leaking out or get a good idea in what area. Good Luck
Living pond liners?
A coat of algea on the mud keeps the water from escaping? What's there to use, besides plastics or cements?
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No. First because the algae cells are MUCH larger than water molecules. The water molecules will go right through the algae. Much like the helium balloon that doesn't deflate, but loses the ability to float after a day. The molecules go through the latex skin of the balloon like baby fish through a large net. Second, if the climate gets cold, the algae will die back in the winter.
Pond liner is to short in one area – what can I do?
I bought a house with a liner pond in the backyard. The pond has 12 koi and is 22' long x 9' wide x 2' deep. I have one low spot in the pond where they cut the liner to short. I tried to push sand behind it and just bring the section forward but I am limited because the waterfall enters the pond in that spot. Is there anyway I can attach a strip of liner to that area ? Has anyone tried it? Does it work?
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The only way to do it would be to buy a tarp or liner (you can use hay tarps I did and it lasted 4years and still going)buy one bigger than the whole pond and get in there and work it in to cover the entire area, make sure you have all the fish cordoned off so they don't get under it while you are arranging and settling and fixing it down under the water. If you just add a strip water will get under and leak, cover it all or none. Or else, as you said, shorten the length, move the waterfall and push sand behind new dimensions and secure it with border flag stones. Good luck!
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what can we do with our koi pond and a curious dog?
We have a coi pond in the back yard, and are getting an 8 month old chocolate lab tomorrow. we know we have to put some kind of of a barrier to protect the pond and the fish from the dog. what works best? a wire fence type thing? a net over the pond? we might end up getting rid of the pond eventually, but for now what can we do? what else? thanks for answers!
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Fence. Lab, water, fish. No way is a net going to keep him out. If you plan to remove it, then cheaper fencing is fine. If you plan to keep it, I would enclose the whole landscaped area and add a gate and just enjoy that area as a "dog free" zone!
i have a pond, how do i keep my fish from going into the filter net?
my fish in my pond are getting caught in the filter net. what o i do. should i tighten the net or something?
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Use a higher grade netting in front of the filter.in other words, build a box in front of the filter station , use a mesh netting that is large enough to let smaller debris from the pond through, but make sure it is fine enough for the fish not to pass.
Question about pond netting?
I have a pond net over my pond and small leaves still gets into the water. Does anyone know what type of pond netting would keep small leaves out of pond.
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Put 2 over each other only in different directions
what do I need for maintaining a 75 gallon pond?
To properly set up a 75 gallon pond, what do I need? I currently have 4 goldfish, fish food, 2 water lilies, a pump with filter, de-icer, ph strips, dechlorinator, aquarium thermometer, netting over the pond (to protect from predators) …what else? how often should I clean the pond? with what tools?
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What kinds of goldfish? If they're carp, or koi or anything like that, they'll need a bigger pond such as 1,000+ for each fish. You can keep these fish in your pond until they become full size that is, but it's better not to risk it because it may stunt their growths. Instead I suggest getting fancy goldfish. You could fit five nicely in that pond. For goldfish, you're going to need a good filter, made for tanks twice the size of yours at a minimum, because goldfish produce a lot of waste and the extra filtration is needed. A 150 gallon filter would be more ideal. You're going to need more than just pH testers. You need ammonia, nitrite and nitrate testers as well, as they are more hard to maintain. You should cycle the pond beforehand, because it is a large body of water, it should have already been running for a minimum of 3-6 weeks. To clean the pond, perform a 25% water change every week. To do this, you'll need some sort of siphon/vacuum to take out the water.
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algea in small sized outside pond?
i have a small pond i have read up alot on maintaining a pond, i have fish and plants . i get approx. 6 hours of direct sun. i still continue to get algea, i have tried barley and all kinds of different products with no luck. i have eard that a uv light will help this. before i spend money i wold like to hear from anyone who has expierenced this and has found a uv light has actually worked
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Http://pondlady.com/Articles/pondalgae.html Read this article I wrote. Following the suggestions in it will solve your problems.
What vine plant can I use over my koi pond?
I've recently dug a 1500 gal koi pond in my backyard. I have a 500 gal water garden that spills into the koi pond that contains hardy lilies and anacharis. The koi pond itself has hardy lilies, papyrus dwarfs, taro, cattails. pennyworts, parrot feathers and lotus in an attempt to control algae and give the koi food to nibble on when it isn't feeding time. A green free tetrapond UV is installed into a 2000 gph submersible pump that goes into a filter in an attempt to prevent algae. The problem is that my pond gets direct sun the entire day with no shade; so the water is clear in the morning, and nice and green by the evening. The filtration system then catches up every night so that it's clear again in the morning. I want to create a natural cover for the pond to block out some of the sun to prevent this unwanted cycle. I have been building a structure for a vine plant to grow in order to provide an "umbrella" over the pond; the problem is finding a suitable plant that can grow fast and is not poisonous to my koi. The original plan was to plant Wisteria because they are aggressive and have beautiful blooms, but I recently discovered that the plant is considered poisonous to my precious koi. Any suggestions and advice on pond care and what plant to choose is welcome! Thank you in advance.
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To be safe use tent or colored glass cover used in roofing walkways. KOi keeper & goldfish keeper http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/worldwidekoiclub/ http://www.geocities.com/koiphilippines/index.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArAlwupRy6c
Built a 250 gallon pond and the fish are dying.?
The pond has a PVC liner with river rocks at the bottom. Chemicals are okay. pH runs high 7.8 – 8.2. I keep adding pH Down as directed. I added Stress Coat and a beneficial bacteria mix to set it up. Plants are doing okay. Tank is populated with 12 bait-store minnows. 11 died. 3 4-inch goldfish. One died. And 2 6-year-old "goldfish" that may be koi and used to live in a 55 gallon aquarium in the house. The dead fish all had a white sliminess to them. The living fish sit on the bottom or in the water hyacinths and don't eat. Their fins are close to their bodies and one of the large fish has developed red streaks on his fins. Help! I love these guys. Hello again. Everyone had good answers. The fish died. I think of fungus. I started using Pimafix. Either it's not working or too late. It was a hard loss. Not sure what to do now or how to fix the water. Any suggestions???
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Stop with the pH down 7.8-8.2 is fine for an outdoor pond. PH down is a huge irritant to the fish and could be the culprit. I have a 5000 gallon pond and thats right about where my pH is and remember it changes from dawn to dusk so depending when you take your reading will give different results. It is a new pond as you said so simply adding the bacteria wont just skip the cycling process. Best be now is to just leave it be. Stop with the chemicals and let the pond cycle dont need to add to the stress the fish are having by adding pH down when i can almost promise that the pH of your pond is not the main concern. Id be more suspiciuus of ammonia and nitrites right now. If you want to add anything to the pond id reccomend more carbon filtration and a UV sterilizer not pH down. Your pH is fine.
A good algae eater for a pond?
We have a small pond, about 750 gallons. I want to get something to help eat some of the algae growth. I live in Pennsylvania and the pond does freeze over in the winter, so it has to be something that can survive that. I do not want to put anything in it that I know I will end up killing. The pond has been established for several years and the fish have been able to tolerate the freeze. They are doing so well we even have Koi babies. The problem is that the pond was built in the direct sun. There are rocks, plants, and hiding places for shade and I am planning on adding a canopy with ivy in a few weeks to help add some more cover. But, I have a feeling that algae will always be a problem. The fish are from about 2 inches (the babies from last year) to around 9 inches. Any suggestions on what could work would be appreciated. Thanks! There is a good bit of algae, so I do not think snails would do much good. I am also looking for specific types of algae eaters that can survive colder climates. The water is clear, but the algae growth on the rocks and plant bases is terrible. I do not want to use chemicals and plecos can not survive the cold. Anyone else have any ideas?
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Koi and goldfish both graze on algae, other than that, other store-bought algae eaters are tropical fish that wouldn't last in a pond. Look into getting a UV steriliser instead to deal with an algae problem.
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How can I confirm that my new pond pump actually pumps 3500 gallons of water per hour?
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See how much fluid it pumps in one minute and multiply it by 60! Or- fill a drum with 58 gallons of water and see if it drains the drum in 1 minute- that's a lot of water though, for a pond pump!
large natural pond pumps?
I JUST BOUGHT A PROPERTY WITH A 1+ ACRE POND FILLED WITH LILLY PADS AND WEEDS . THERE ARE FISH IM TOLD . I HAVE TURTLES AND DUCKS. I WANT TO AIRRATE OR SOMETHING. MAYBE SOMEONE HAS SOME SUGGESTIONS .
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Introduce water grass to your pond.Water grass provide food for fishes ,turtle and also aerated your pond through the photosynthesis process
How do I keep my 90 gallon pond pump from getting blocked up so often?
I see ponds with waterfalls in parks that seem to run fine all the time. I need to pull mine up and clean all the leaves and other debris that find their way in about once every 3-5 days or it slows down to a trickle. There must be a trick I don't know about since I know not everyone is pulling up their pond pumps to clean them out like this.
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Small pumps like that are almost impossible to keep clean. They are made for indoor fountains, not outdoor ponds. I would probably try to make a 'sock' for it out of a fine mesh. Be sure the sock material is kept away from the impeller because it will suck the sock right on it. You can make a box out of hardware cloth, cover the box with old panty hose or coarse foam and that will work better than what you have now, but in the long run, you will be better off with a larger pump made for outdoor use. It will probably come with it's own filter. Another thing to try is to fill up a black plastic grow pot with lava rock and put your pump in the middle of it. That way the lava rock will act as a filter and you will get a longer time between cleanings. Oh, and elevate the pump so it is not on the bottom of the pond. That will buy you some more time between cleanings.
How does dry installation work on a pond pump?
The Elimax pond pumps are suitable for in the pond or for dry installation outside of the pond From the advert cant get my head round how it works
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I'd imagine that you can either submerse the pump in the pond or have the pump located away from the pond with the water flowing and returning via hoses or pipes. Don't know for sure but hope this helps.
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Are you a pond "expert"….algae?
We have a Koi pond with a canister type filter. We've had it for just a few months now. It was clear, then all of a sudden we started developing algae. Nothin floating on top (yet) but the liner is all green, the rocks in there, and the water itself is tainted green. We asked our neighbor who has a small pond and he suspected that when we were cleaning the filter (we use the garden hose), it was putting enough chlorine in there to kill the needed beneficial bacteria. He suggested not cleaning the filters until the water ran out nasty looking. BUT the manual to the filter says to clean the 3 filter pads regularly but to leave the bioballs alone, which we do. Do you think that the water we use could leave enough chlorine in the filters to kill the good bacteria? ……….
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You are dealing with an algae bloom. This often occurs, and it could be very dangerous to your fish. When large amounts of nitrates build up in your water, algae reproduce rapidly, as nitrogen is one of the most vital nutrients they need. If there is a lot of it, they will explode in numbers forming colonies and such that you see in the water and the sides of the pond. Washing the filters did nothing to cause the algae problem, because the beneficial bacteria are in the bio-balls, which is why you can't rinse them. It is hard to combat algae like this. I would suggest getting your nitrates down, and adding an algae destroyer. Make sure that monitor your pond while doing this to make sure that the dead algae doesn't become too much for your pond. Make sure you use an algae destroyer that is compatible with live plants if you have any. If you have any more questions, add them in the additional details. I always go back to questions I answer to make sure that there are no loose ends.
How much does it cost to build a pond?
I want a small one, I don't widh to stock fish in it. I want it it to attracked thirsty birds, and I want lilly pads! Please Take into condideration the pump and filter, and the mold thing that you put into the ground. Is your pond worth it? thanks!
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I have a large pond 5 feet deep w/koi…you can do a smaller version with supplies from Home Depot for a couple of hundred…pump about $100 pre-fab liner $100 and walla……..good luck.
Adding goldfish to a pond?
My sister has a regular 25 cent common goldfish. She wants to add it to our outside pond (I think the pond is 400 gallons). I tested the water and all is perfect. The pond has a filter, light, lily pads, rocks and hiding space, and a small waterfall. The only thing is that the pond has algae. Of course we can treat the pond for this though. So is it ok to add the fish? What I was thinking was we put the goldfish in a bag like the pet store, float it in the pond, etc. We will probably get a few more goldfish to go with this one. Also, do we feed him his regular goldfish flake food? Or the special pond fish food? We own both. I forgot to say, there isn't any other fish in the pond right now.
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You can add him with the bag method. Goldfish are very tolerant of movements so they will be fine. If you choose to add another goldfish go with 3 so you have a total of 4, which is enough for 400 gallon ponds. Make sure they are all comets though. You dont usually put fancies in an outdoor pond. They can eat both pond koi food as well as goldfish food. They will find other things to eat as they are in a pond.
can i keep koi fish in a 4,000 gallon pool until i get done with my 10,000 gallon pond?
wouldnt a pool be just like a koi pond with liner, just above ground? do i need to put plants in the pool, like lily pads and vegetation? i dont see any way the fish could die. i will make my own bio filter. should i buy a pond liner to put in the pool or should i leave it the way it is?
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Yes you can keep your koi in the pool it does not make a difference as long as you maintain the water quality as if it were a pond.
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Koi fish pond in Miami a bad idea?
I want a koi fish pond in my backyard but Im afraid that it gets too hot for them and do you think they will get eaten by snakes and birds?. Sorry I dont know much about Koi fish. Any tips would be appreciated, thanks.
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I'm certain that people in Miami do have koi ponds, yet all the things you say about them are true. The weather in Miami is mostly warmer than is ideal for koi, and snakes and birds are likely to eat the koi. If I lived in Florida, I would try a pond with large tropical fishes (Koi are not tropical).
I would like to install a small pond with koi fish in my back yard. I live?
in the desert southwest and I plan to put the pond in a shaded area. Does anyone have experience with a fish pond and how much maintaince does it require? What is the most important thing when having a pond with fish? Also any good references to care for the fish and pond? Thanks in advance…!
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Dont let these other answers scare you, pond keeping is very easy, once youre set up and do build your pond in the shade, it will keep your water clearer first, go buy a book about koi and ponds, youll enjoy the pictures and it will tell you everything you need to know, how many fish to stock, what kind of filter to install, how to build a waterfall and what to do when you have problems the only regular maintenance you have to do is pulling dead vegetation, replacing evaporation and feeding your fish, it is a most enjoyable hobby you can even go off for a week and your fish will be fine Good Luck with your new hobby
I would like to build a koi fish pond in my garden, any guidelines or special areas I should avoid ?
How deep should it be , if the surface area is abt 40 sq ft ? should it be 1ft above ground, 2 ft below? How do I take care of filtration, prevent algae growth, ph level, water temp., and maintainence schedule ? Help appreciated
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Xavan liner lighter weight longer warranty easier to handle….more expensive Most people use EPDM ribber liners cheaper but hard to work with. Make sure it's free shipping or buy locally it weighs HEAVY. Dont' USE ROOFING RUBBER Toxic to fish. Http://www.sortprice.com/search?q=xavan+pond+liners How to Build A Water Garden or Fish Pond STEP by STEP INSTRUCTIONS http://www.watergarden.com/pages/build_wg.html Calculators and other OnLine tools to help plan & build a water garden or pond! Pond Volume Calculator Pond Liner Size Calculator Surface Area Calculator Selecting the Proper Pond Filter System Selecting the Proper pond Size Pump Detailed Information about Rubber Pond Liner Best Prices with most no shipping charge http://www.azponds.com/ Drs. Foster and Smith Best prices fish food Fishmate UV/Bio filters http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/Shop.cfm?N=62728 Best Place for E-books on ponds and monthly on line news letter/Good sales http://www.pondmarket.com/about_us.htm …………………………………………………. NOTE………… Reason for this one is it's really good, protection from rocks, glass and burrowing animals. It's the only one that does this and it wond deteriorate like old rugs etc. GeoTextile Underlayment http://www.pondandgardenwholesalers.com/servlet/the-Pond-Underlayment/Categories A tough, thick 50-60 mil geotextile fabric that will protect your liner from any sharp rocks, glass and even against burrowing animals that can damage a liner. Lightweight and easy to use, we utilize it in almost every pond we install! ……………………………………………………………. Just do your…. "pre planning first "… And as much…. Research as possible…….[1/2 your battle] Remember when you build it just go ahead and make it a good size . Most people the minute they install a small one redo it a year later and make it bigger. I Did! Good Luck and have fun!
Who can give me advice on pvc plumbing for a koi fish pond?
I got the idea of it as far as couplings go and the primer and cement glue. But I don't know what check valves are or where to put them on the piping or what other fittings there are and what there function is. Also with my submersible pump, I am guessing the power cord can go directly in the water lin the water or does it need like conduit piping, if you can't tell this is my first pond.
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A submersible pump will allow you to submerge the pump and wire. But, make sure no connections like an extention cord is submerged. You'll also need to plug this into a GFI plug. If you don't have one, and electrician can do this for you. You really don't need any other high tech fittings or check vavles if you just want circulating water. Just run the pump to flex line plumbing and run it where you want it to go.
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