Hi all, We run Radio Control Sailboats on a pond that is probably about a couple acres in size here in NY. This year we had a very bad weed problem. They start about 5 feet out from shore and don't stop until about 15 feet out from shore. The problem is that sailboats have a lead keel that...

CIA Used Dragonfly, Catfish as Spy Gadget Models Tue Oct 28,12:35 PM The agency also tested a 24-inch-long rubber robot catfish named "Charlie" capable of swimming inconspicuously among other fish and whose mission remains secret. Charlie and the dragonfly were among spy gadgets displayed at CIA...

Does anyone know of plans or ideas for a portable, temporary pond skimmer? A water garden establishment near me needs something to clear the surface of their ponds, I told them I would look into getting something. the problem right now is DOC and ash from the So Cal fires, but if it could handle...

Its been a few days since we have heard from you all. How did the fish fair out from the fire? A lot of homes lost, the fish are a small part of that. It will be days till we here from them.

I happened to catch a show featuring amazing animals and they featured the North American Painted Turtle and a frog that I cannot remember its species. Anyway, they made the amazing animal list because of how they hibernate. The painted turtle (especially babies) usually hibernate in frozen ice. ...

I haven't seen a post from Jerri since around the beginning of September. I know she hasn't been feeling well and this would seem to be the time of year to start hearing more form her. Jerri, if you read this, please let us know you are okay. Thanks, Joe

This is the first year we have had a pond and it's really a learning experience up to now. We put a small water fall in the middle of the pond, using a number of garden rocks and directing the water from the (out of water filter). There are 10 goldfish who seem to be doing just fine, however one...

When you shut down the filter for the season, do you bring it in? Ruth K

The pond, the pictures and the detailed description of PP treatment are very much appreciated. While I hope never to need to use PP, I feel much better about it now. -- Jim Humphries Victoria, BC From: "Theo van Daele" Subject: "Bomb the pond" in pictures Date: October 23,...

So I got busy with life and neglected the pond for about a month. The result? The fish are getting huge. The frogs outnumber the fish like 10 to 1. The plants are growing like crazy. I also had a ton of string algae, which turned out to be great. In removing the algae, I found lots of pine needles...

Has anyone ever used the Tetra 24 watt pond deicer? I live in Philadelphia, Pa. and want to use it in one of my 500 gallon ponds. Is a 24 watt heating element enough?

Could somebody at least give me some very, VERY rough guesses as to on average how much water I might have to replace due to evaporation for a pond. I have seen threads and understand it is very complex with all sorts of equations, variables of relative humidity, amount of splashing, surface area,...

This fellow is almost too ugly to exist. Wonder what he sounds like? http://www.msnbc.com/news/980673.asp?0ql=c8p k30a

Hi I brought some of hyacinth's in for winter, what do I need to make sure they have adequate nutrients? They have plenty of light, I'm just worried not enough food.. Mike That is probably why it is suggested to put their roots in dirt? At least that is what worked for me the one year. They...

finally got more pond pics up from aug/sept. if you are interested... also I have 2 folders on the site of my Halloween village... let me know if you have any problems http://community.webshots.com/album/74707665onrGAN

If anyone knows anything about how JustMe Koi is faring, please post it. In his last note, he was being advised to evacuate his home. That was many hours ago. Ruth Kazez

This is our first year having a pond and it has been a learning experience. One problem we may be having is this dark green film on the rocks where the waterfall happens. We have 10 goldfish in the pond and they seem to be doing fine, but I wonder if this green stuff is normal. What is happening...

If you buy fish from feeder tanks, make sure you treat them for parasites before putting them into your pond. I was so excited last week to find baby koi in the feeder fish tank and so i bought some. They infected my 2 ponds and my nieces pond with ANCHOR WORMS and ICH! The good news is, the pet...

I have a plastic filter housing from calvert/calpump that is cracked. It's basically a plastic box with a filter across the top and pump on the inside. Can anyone recommend a glue that I can use to put it back together and won't harm fish/plants. Thanks, Folk...

We`ve had a splendid covering of water lettuce on our pond for most of the year,with the good weather it seemed to take over at one point & some was taken out,however some of the lettuce`s are now turning white & look as if they may be dieing ? What should we do with them,will they survive the...