Archive for July 2015
Veggie filter waterfall
Question: I LIKE TO BUILD A VEGGIE FILTER WATERFALL, CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT IS THE BEST SYSTEM AND HOW TO BUILT IT,AND THE PLANTS THAT I NEED FOR IT,THANK YOU Answer: This is really a matter of personal preference of which plants to use. Some of the plants I have used are Iris, Sweet…
Read MorePond liner leak
Question: I believe that my liner which is about 9 years old has a leak, how do I tell for sure? Is there something I can put in the pond that will tell me where the leak is? Or should I just replace it? Answer: Finding a leak can be difficult, but there are some…
Read MorePond Algae
Question: how long does it take the algae to clear when being treated Answer: It depends. It depends =”https://www.pondmarket.com/catalog/index.cfm/product/15_75/pondcare-test-kit-for-ph.cfm”>pH level, your Phosphate levels, if your using Beneficial Bacteria, if you get a lot of sunlight, if you have Pond Plants for both sucking up nutrients as well as for shading the pond, etc. There are…
Read MorePond pump suggestion
Question: I have two man made ponds, a 1/4 acre pond that flows into a 3/4 acre one (average 4 feet deep). I would like to place some type of pump to increase aeration and decrease algae. Can you suggest an appropriate pump? Answer: I would suggest looking into an Aerator or two for your…
Read MoreWaterfall flow control
Question: Hi, how do i make it so that the waterfall weir flows over a rock with a nice even current and without the water going all over the place? Answer: With many waterfall a Spillway is used. A spillway has a basin that fills up and then the water flows out over the lip…
Read MoreFreshwater conch
Question: can I put a freshwater conch in my Koi pond to eat the muck Answer: I don’t see this really being a problem unless the freshwater conch reproduces at high rates. If you only have one freshwater conch and it isn’t pregnant then I think you will be fine. I’m just worried that you…
Read MoreTree leaves in pond
Question: I want to put my pond between my two huge beautiful pine trees. Is that unwise? And if so, is there any way to do this more wisely? Answer: The pine trees will help to provide shade but they will also leave you with pine needles in your pond. The pine needles can be…
Read MoreAlgae on stones/rocks
Question: I cleared up my green water by now i have algae on my stones and rocks how can i clear this up without killing my fish Answer: An oxygen based rock cleaner such as Restor can help you remove the algae from your rocks safely without harming your pond fish. As long as you…
Read MorePond Filter Size
Question: I have a 1200 gallon pond. I also have a bog set up (1/2 whiskey barrel) filled with red bricks, pea gravel, and sand. I was wondering if that’s enough to keep the pond clean during the spring and summer. Thanks! Janice Answer: I am afraid the whiskey barrel will not be enough to…
Read MoreTetra back-flushable Filter
Question: I am looking at the Tetra back-flushable Filter. Can it be placed (on the outside of the pond) below water level? We have two ponds, one is in ground and the water goes to the filter and then enters the above ground pond where the water moves to a water fall and returns to…
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