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I am looking for an environmentally safe and effective way to remove the cat tails from the ponds on my property. I would like to remove most or all of them as they are overpowering the pond.
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.
According to my previous research about ponds, I will need an electricity and plumbing source for a pump in a pond. I would like my pond to be around 100 gallons maximum. So how difficult is it to bring electricity and plumbing to my desired location?
Thanks-- any help will work!
Is it possible to turn a seasonal pond into a year round pond? We are looking at a property in N. Cal that has 2 ponds, 1 above the other, spring fed. I LOVE the ponds but they are already getting low!! (6-4-09)
I am really apprieciating your input, thank you very much!!
Porbably 80 yr old pond, came with house. Has a crack, not too far down, think I can seal with hydrolic, waterproof patch compound. Want to seal pond with something that isn't harmful, in case I want to add fish later or if neighborhood animals sneak in and drink. Pipe to resevoir (has a waterfall) comes out near the bottom, so a liner would need to be punctured there. Also because of the wall at the waterfall, and at the bridge (all one piece with the pond) there would be no where for the liner to go, ie just stick up in those 3 areas, so I think the liner would probably be a bad idea. Any products mentioned in searches, I can't find, or are 0 or more.
Seen acrylic concrete sealers, doesnt say if ok for ponds though. Also one search doesn't work well. Have HD and Lowes nearby, but no one there knows.
Pond: 14 ft long kidney shaped, 1.5 ft deep, 1.5 ft wide up to waterfall area, then expands to 2 1/4 ft deep and 4 feet wide. Approx 350 gallons.
Thanks!
Ins and outs of koi pond setup?
My dad is on a "let's make the yard pretty" kick, and a koi pond has weedled it's way into the picture. Problem is that we have NO idea of even where to start.
Should we get one f those plastic ponds or a pond liner? How big would it need to be to support half a dozen koi?
What do we need to know before we really get started?
And, a big important question, where do quality koi come from? I don't THINK the petstore would have them, and if hey did I deffinantly don't think they'd be very healthy.
Go with a pond liner. They are easier to use and last longer, especially if you live in a climate with temperature extremes (the UV rays and freezing, etc., can damage the rigid plastic over time - EPDM liners rarely have that problem).
You will need to use an underlayment to keep the liner from getting punctured by tree roots and rocks and things. You can buy it, or use a thick (4"+) layer of sand, or, my personal favorite, carpet pad.
I personally think free-form shapes look better than perfect circles or rectangles, but that's up to you. You can experiment with the shape by laying your garden hose out in the approximate dimensions of your pond. You will probably err on the side of too small - I read something somewhere once that said most pond owners wish they would have made their pond larger within a year or two of putting one in (happened to me - we started with 500 gallons for our first one, then went up to 3,000 a year later!).
Once you're satisfied with the size and shape, dig your hole, put down your underlayment, and put the liner down on top. It helps to let it warm up in the sun first - the warmth makes it more pliable. Start filling it up with water (use culinary water - irrigation water has all kinds of bugs and critters in it that can ultimately cause sickness and injury to your fish). Smooth out the liner as it fills, trying to avoid as many folds, wrinkles, etc., as possible.
DO NOT USE A SUMP PUMP. They have the power to move water OK, but they are filled with oil. If you have a pump go out, or a seal crack, or whatever, your pond will be filled with oil, too, and it will kill everything - plants, fish, beneficial bacteria, etc. - you have. Splurge on a good filter system and a pump made for ponds. When in doubt as to size, type, etc., over-filtration is always best. Maintaining good water quality is the secret to maintaining healthy fish.
You can order koi over the internet - just "google" koi and you will find dozens of suppliers, of all sizes and colors. They can be expensive, however. Lots of garden centers and nurseries now carry koi, as well, and they can be higher quality than what you would find in a pet store but not exorbitantly priced like show koi via the internet. It's a good "medium" place to start.
I hope you guys enjoy your new koi pond. I love mine! Koi have so much more personality than goldfish, and are so much smarter - I would never go back to keeping goldfish after keeping koi for the last five years.
One last thing - check out www.koivet.com. It's the best resource I have found for answering questions about the general care of koi.
Hope this helps!
Dave's Koi Pond
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Keeping a clear pond in the warm or hot summer months involves these key ingredients for proper filtration:
[1] ADEQUATE WATER CIRCULATION AND MOVEMENT.
A general principle (not a rule) of about 50-200 gph per 100 gallons can work for this (A lower proportional gph for large ponds, a higher proportional gph for small ponds). This can be achieved with more than one pump and even a large aeration device (air stone). As for the air stone, I find they are excellent for vertical circulation, often better than water pumps of greater gph. A large double air pump such as a ReSun 9603, Million Air 600, Whisper 800, or Maxima with two air stones can circulate at a rate up to 500 gph. A way to check this is to place the air stone down a narrow PVC tube or aquarium lift tube, then place the top of the tube just above the water level and measure the rate the water fills up a gallon container (one gallon in 15 seconds= 240 gph).
A good water pump is the Via Aqua 2600, 3300 or 6500 hydrant pump. Both have sealed electromagnetic motors and ceramic shafts.
[2] GOOD FILTRATION.
I prefer pressurized pond filters such as the "Clear Stream" for their efficiency and ease of hiding in the ground. But there are many excellent filters available.
For small ponds (and even medium-large), large sponge filters are excellent bio filters and reasonable mechanical filters. They are inexpensive, easy to service, and simple to attach with either a power head pump or and air stone. There now is a specific Pond Sponge Filter called the"Hydro-Pond" there are two models; one air driven, one pump driven. They are useful up to 1500 gallons and more can be used for larger ponds or in combination with other filters.
Bio falls are also excellent pond filters. I do not recommend the old style Becket or Pond Master Submersible filters; they clog easily, are hard to service, and are not efficient filters. Multiple types of filtration are also excellent, such as a pressurized filter- bio falls combination, or a pressurized filter- sponge filter combination.
[3] PLANT FILTRATION (Often called Veggie Filters)
This is a very important part of pond keeping and filtration. A well planted and diversified planted pond is VERY important for clarity, pond and fish health, and even fish breeding. Any plant with a good root structure that grows fast and has the majority of their leaves above water is a good candidate to start with. I recommend water iris for their strong root structure, fast growth, great nutrient absorption, and a great place for baby fish (fry) to hide feed and grow. There are many other excellent plants as well such as bull rush. Make sure these types of plants (plants with roots in water and leaves above) are planted in an area of good, but not strong water movement. This ensures that they will do their job as plant filters.
Other plants such as lilies and hyacinth are excellent for nutrient removal too, but not at the rate of iris and similar plants. They are useful for shade, which will slow algae growth
[4] UV STERILIZATION.
Although not always necessary in a well planted, well shaded, well filter aquarium; they are still very useful. UVs help with algae control, disease prevention, and the Redox potential (which is important for fish health and proper filtration). For the UV to properly function in a pond, the flow rate should not exceed 20-45 gph per watt of UVC. In larger ponds with high flow rates I recommend more than one UV sterilizer, with a by-pass from the main line, connected in PARELLEL not in line together. For this reason, I also do not recommend the popular filters with built in UVs, as the flow rate is usually too high to work properly. A separate UV is always best! For more information about proper UV sterilization and how it works please visit this site; "WHY USE A UV STERILIZER"
Many times I have heard of complaints that their UV did not help with algae control, when I checked this client's pond, I found inadequate filtration and an improperly installed UV sterilizer. Even a properly installed UV Sterilizer cannot over come poor filtration and a poorly planted pond. And many manufacturers make claims of high flow rates that are impossible for proper contact time.
[5] CLEANING (proper chemistry):
In a healthy pond, with a properly functioning nitrogen cycle, water changes can be minimal. I still recommend a water change of 10-20% per month on a healthy, fully functional pond. In a newer pond larger and more frequent changes may be necessary.
If your pond has a KH below 80 ppm and a pH below 7.0, I would first look to possible causes. One common one is the buildup of organic mulm on the bottom of the pond. The decomposition of this will produce nitric acids which will affect the pH and KH. Since most pond keeper have koi or goldfish, this is important to note, as both these fish do much better at a pH above 7.2 and need the calcium provided by the KH for proper osmotic function. See "Proper Calcium, Magnesium and KH in Aquariums" for more information about Calcium KH, and GH.
If a lot of leaves fall to the bottom of the pond vacuuming them or raking them out is important to prevent organic buildup.
Water changes also will help with pH and KH if your tap or well water is slightly alkaline and has a KH above 80 ppm.
A final note about KH, if your KH is below 80 ppm you will NOT have a healthy pond in the long term!
For much more, please read my vastly expanded Pond article with links to even more resources as well as pictures: A Clear Pond; Pond maintenance set-up, chemistry, filtration, predators and much much more.
About the Author
By Carl Stohmeyer http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/
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One of the primary advantages of choosing to have a water garden is that if you plan it well, a water garden will maintain itself. With a water garden, you can say goodbye to traditional garden tasks like raking, mowing, weeding, digging, and tilling, and hello to being able to relax and enjoy the fruits of mother nature’s labors. If you create a water garden that follows the basic tenets of water garden design, pest control will become a thing of the past as your tiny water based eco-system chugs along in a harmonious balance of pest and predator without your intervention.
A water garden does require additional maintenance, like a yearly draining and scrubbing, and a monthly or weekly cleaning of the filtration system. You will occasionally have to run the hose into your pond for a few minutes in order to replenish water lost to evaporation. However, once you’ve got your water garden up and running, you won’t have to spend more than a few minutes a week caring for your garden in order to keep it in top shape. In fact, once your water garden is fully installed and populated with plant and animal life, you won’t even have to feed the fish.
By learning a bit about how a water garden works, you will be able to design a water garden that has a harmonious and self sustaining balance of fish, insects, algae, exotic aquatic plants, and bacteria. The fish will eat the insects and the algae, keeping the water clear and bright, and harmful pests that could damage plants completely under control. The bacteria will break down the waste produced by the fish into the core nutrients that the plant life and algae need in order to survive. The algae and the plants in your water garden will soak up these nutrients along with water. The plants will then transform this food into beautiful blooms and lush greenery that will attract more insects, starting the sequence all over again.
This basic series of events is as the heart of any water garden. This simple cycle makes a water garden the perfect option for any garden enthusiast who would rather sit back and relax in a heavenly atmosphere than spend the day knee deep in soil. The most work that you will ever have to do to have a beautiful water garden is in the design and creation of your garden. Once you have mastered how to create your garden’s ecosystem, you will be able to step back and let your water garden maintain itself. However, this makes the initial stages of the process all the more important. Learning about what kinds of plants and fish will thrive in your water garden is a crucial first step, because without the knowledge of what will go together harmoniously, you risk having to compensate for any problems by putting in more work later. If you want to create a water garden that won’t require maintenance, educating yourself is a vital part of the equation.
Your own personal water garden is like a tranquil oasis where you can escape from the tension of your lifestyle. The soothing soundscape, cool temperature, fresh air, and stunning visual presence of a water garden can help you relax and unwind. If you are often tense or stressed, or if you wish that you were less anxious or worn out at the end of your day, consider adding a water garden to your home’s outdoor space. A water garden can offer you peace and calm by providing you with just the right kind of sensory stimulation that will send relaxing messages to all the parts of your body and mind.
When you surrender to the pleasant atmosphere of a water garden, your cares and trouble drift away. The gentle murmur of the bubbling water and the sweet, simple trills of the birds that come to your water garden to drink and bathe will create a pleasant score of background noise that will help you feel as though you’ve been transported to paradise. The sound of moving water is a kind of white noise. Scientific research suggests that white noise can be a key part of a successful relaxation program, and that exposure to white noise can help you manage stress and keep your blood pressure low.
A water garden is visually beautiful and interesting. The fact that a water garden is always teeming with life means that there will be plenty to attract your interest at any time of day or night. The fact that there is intriguing flora and fauna of all shapes and sizes contained within the miniature ecosystem of a water garden makes it well worth your attention. The fact that a water garden draws your interest makes it an ideal place to practice simple, uncomplicated observation. The natural beauty of your water garden will help you slow down and pay attention to the finer things in life, like the gentle curve of a lotus petal, or the delicate dance of light on the back of a zooming dragonfly. This will help you to feel peaceful and refreshed as you shake off the pressures of your day in order to contemplate the beauty of your water garden. When you lose yourself in the observation of your water garden, your breathing will slow and your muscles will relax, causing your brain to flood with serotonin and other mood regulating hormones that can help you feel great and resilient in the face of any challenge.
A water garden not only offers instant calm and peace, but it also offers you lasting emotional health. Spending time near a water garden on a regular basis can help your emotional state. A water garden creates a meditative state that will keep you centered.
