10-04-2019, 07:43 PM
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Might be an idea if you decide to re-stock - am sure it gives the fish something to nibble on over the colder months as well as the usual oxygenator/hiding place benefits 
Only cost a quid for the seeds and had spare pond soil to get it going.
10-04-2019, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Dextrous63
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Have planted some watercress in a floating pot which has spread over about 75% of the surface and protected my fish over the winter months. Will cut back soon (and give some to my friend). Not sure if it's worth using it for salads or to make a soup Might be an idea if you decide to re-stock - am sure it gives the fish something to nibble on over the colder months as well as the usual oxygenator/hiding place benefits Only cost a quid for the seeds and had spare pond soil to get it going.
11-04-2019, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JBR
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You eat watercress grown in your pond?
11-04-2019, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JBR
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You eat watercress grown in your pond?
The water wasn't absolutely clear but the leaves were outside anyway.
11-04-2019, 08:48 AM
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I still struggle with water clarity. I have a pre-filter (home-made) a UV clarifier and a filter which is running constantly but the only time the water has been clear was when I first filled it. The fish are happy though. I bought ten fish two years ago - 3" who are now about 8". They have also had babies who in turn have had babies. I tried counting the other day and I counted at least 30 but I suspect there are a lot more.I am looking to upgrade my filter and in particular the UV to improve clarity. My UV is only 12watt but the garden gets a lot of sunlight so I'm intending to buy a 55watt one to really zap the algae.
11-04-2019, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs
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I still struggle with water clarity. I have a pre-filter (home-made) a UV clarifier and a filter which is running constantly but the only time the water has been clear was when I first filled it. The fish are happy though. I bought ten fish two years ago - 3" who are now about 8". They have also had babies who in turn have had babies. I tried counting the other day and I counted at least 30 but I suspect there are a lot more.I am looking to upgrade my filter and in particular the UV to improve clarity. My UV is only 12watt but the garden gets a lot of sunlight so I'm intending to buy a 55watt one to really zap the algae.
11-04-2019, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Primus1
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Do you change your UV bulb, regularly, at least once a year..
Yes, this latest one is just coming up to a year old but I just don't think it is powerful enough for the amount of light we get.
11-04-2019, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Hi PrimusYes, this latest one is just coming up to a year old but I just don't think it is powerful enough for the amount of light we get.
I suppose their effectiveness might also depend on the flow rate of the water and also whether the pond has any shading.
Talking of which, I had thought about putting up a screen of some sort to reduce the sun's rays, but Marge wouldn't stand for it. (Er, no, I didn't mean I'd ask her to stand there holding it all day.)
13-04-2019, 08:30 PM
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Now have two containers full of tadpoles.Managed to transfer lots from the first container with the net, then realised it must have been traumatic as a few were getting stuck in the mesh. So I used a large mug in the end and carefully transferred them. They didn't seem to mind that
Surprisingly, there's still more spawn. Hopefully those wrigglies are still sleeping (rather than dead) and waiting to wake up. Wonder if there will be enough room for them.
The day of pond removal drawing near ... come Monday - that's it. I'll miss it, watching the wildlife and the birds having a bath in it - but needs must.
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