Jeanne
May 29th 06, 04:58 AM
Wouldn't think you would need to change the water unless it tests really
bad. I haven't changed mine in thirty years although the pond has turned
green several times when the pump failed. A good filter will clear it up if
it is big enough. The fish won't mind muddy or algae water; they seem to
enjoy it more....
"Granny" > wrote in message
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> I moved into a house last year and the previous owner had taken his
> water pump, filter etc.
> There is a higher pond which should feed into the lower one but both
> are now quite murky.
>
> The fish and frogs still seem quite happy but the water needs cleaning.
> I have tried the tablets but limited results.
>
> I am going to install a pump and filter but want to know whether I
> should empty most of the water first and refresh with clean water in
> order to not clog the filter when it's initially set up.
>
> I would appreciate any advice on this since, at the moment, I can't
> afford to pay someone to do it for me.
>
bad. I haven't changed mine in thirty years although the pond has turned
green several times when the pump failed. A good filter will clear it up if
it is big enough. The fish won't mind muddy or algae water; they seem to
enjoy it more....
"Granny" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> I moved into a house last year and the previous owner had taken his
> water pump, filter etc.
> There is a higher pond which should feed into the lower one but both
> are now quite murky.
>
> The fish and frogs still seem quite happy but the water needs cleaning.
> I have tried the tablets but limited results.
>
> I am going to install a pump and filter but want to know whether I
> should empty most of the water first and refresh with clean water in
> order to not clog the filter when it's initially set up.
>
> I would appreciate any advice on this since, at the moment, I can't
> afford to pay someone to do it for me.
>