05-07-2021, 04:38 PM
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Re: Fish pond
Originally Posted by JBR
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Here's a picture of the pond vac thing in our shed, where it has been living for some considerable time.I sincerely hope that this doesn't get back to Marge!
(Sorry, it has turned itself 90 degrees anticlockwise, as it always seems to do.)
I sincerely hope that your shed is equally untidy!
My vac looks like a Henry Hoover. Would send a piccie, but weve lent it to a friend.
As a complete aside JBR, have you ever visited Primrose Garden centre in Styal? Small, independent company, totally unrelated to the big online company with the same name. No pond stuff in it though. We came across it a few weeks ago whilst out on a bit of a random drive. Has got a webpage if you want to look it up. Might be worth a nosey if you're ever out and about.
05-07-2021, 07:57 PM
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Re: Fish pond
Originally Posted by Dextrous63
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Wish my pond vac was one of those!!My vac looks like a Henry Hoover. Would send a piccie, but weve lent it to a friend.
As a complete aside JBR, have you ever visited Primrose Garden centre in Styal? Small, independent company, totally unrelated to the big online company with the same name. No pond stuff in it though. We came across it a few weeks ago whilst out on a bit of a random drive. Has got a webpage if you want to look it up. Might be worth a nosey if you're ever out and about.
I think I know the place you mean, on the airport road. I haven't seen any pond stuff there, though, not when we last went anyway.
05-07-2021, 08:02 PM
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Re: Fish pond
Originally Posted by Dextrous63
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Here's a piccie of when we first installed it a few years ago. Everything's grown since then, so it's not quite s crisp!https://photos.app.goo.gl/44SC6T5RkREn4r7o6
That looks lovely Dex. I like the waterfall too.
05-07-2021, 09:48 PM
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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....
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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...
05-07-2021, 09:58 PM
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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 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.
05-07-2021, 10:07 PM
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Re: Fish pond
Originally Posted by JBR
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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.
...got the full works going in the Green Pond..Another thing is, the clear one is open to all day sunshine..the Green one is in half Sun and half Shade..the only link to me is the amount of fishes....
05-07-2021, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DianneWoollie
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But did state all that ...got the full works going in the Green Pond..Another thing is, the clear one is open to all day sunshine..the Green one is in half Sun and half Shade..the only link to me is the amount of fishes....
I can't imagine why one pond has poorer water quality than the other yet has the benefit of filtration.
I doubt it would be anything to do with the fish, though.
06-07-2021, 11:25 AM
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Re: Fish pond
Originally Posted by JBR
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Sorry not to reply sooner, but I don't seem to be receiving notifications now of responses to my posts. God knows why. Azz thinks it may be the fault of Gmail, but I can find no way of contacting them.I think I know the place you mean, on the airport road. I haven't seen any pond stuff there, though, not when we last went anyway.
Always nice to buy stuff from small independents and their prices are competitive.
06-07-2021, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs
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That looks lovely Dex. I like the waterfall too.
If I had my time again, I'd love to get rid of the lawn and build a swimming pond. Not a swimming pool wiith chemicals in it, but a pond deep enough to swim in, with plants and fish in it.
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