Re: Fish pond
Originally Posted by
DianneWoollie
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We have man made 2 small ponds here. No.1 was built with a waterfall and shop purchased moulded liner..rocks cover the edges and plants were added from the start. Lily Pads,Marsh Marigolds,Water Iris's, and a Snake look plant..cant remember the name. Three goldfishes...two got taken so we added a model Heron..Since then about 3 years Lonesome has been ok we think...Quite friendly for a fish actually.
Pond No 2. Wooden Pond with plastic liner joined by side raised beds...has a man made fountain and pump that the filter is washed out regularly...lots of fish..started with about 12 tiddler goldfishes but over the 5/6 years now guessing as loads come up at foodtime..say 30+ different sizes and more just been made as a lot of frisky action in the Iris's of late...Green Water..always though....only can think too many fish....
Length is approx 2 metres by 80cms and deoth 80cms
Any other suggestions, as the water is as clear as mud..You cannot see any of the fish unless they surface...tis a shame not to see the fishes...
I set up a model heron a while ago now and although herons still visit from time to time, they now give it a wide berth.
I shouldn't rely solely on a model heron, though. I have also covered our pond with a net. If you buy a black one, it becomes fairly invisible depending on what's beneath it.
As for your 'clear as mud' water, you need a pump and filter, and preferably a fountain as well to help aerate the water as well as clean it.
They cost a bob or two, but we've had ours for years and it's still going strong, and it only uses as much electrickery as a small light bulb.