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Acidic Pond by Tiff
I have a friend with a small pond with goldfish. He is having a problem with the acidity level being too high. He test the water and gets the level to the proper spec but after about 2 weeks the water is acidic again. Any else had this problem? Can anyone advise? Cheers Tiff
March 24th 09 05:02 PM
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friendly fishkeeping advice by Fishkeeping
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January 5th 09 02:32 AM
by John Smith[_4_] Go to last post
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Pondless Waterfall Maintenance by Owlman
We have just had a pondless waterfall built for our backyard. I'm just realizing that I was given no instructions as to what we have to do to maintain the pond. Already, the water is starting to smell bad--sulphur odor. What do we have to do to keep our waterfall pristine? How long do we have to...
September 16th 08 04:44 AM
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Getting rid of bamboo by Tim
Hello, Last year I bought a house, and in the first months we decided to clean up the garden. By doing this, we got rid of a bamboo-plant. Unfortunately, last summer, we had bamboo all over the garden!. So I decided to spray poison for grass (I don't know if this is the correct English word, maybe...
May 26th 08 10:00 AM
by Tim Go to last post
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DIY Garden Design, Ideas, Hints, Tips and Inspiration by PHIL
DIY Garden Design, Ideas, Hints, Tips and Inspiration www.diygardendesign.co.uk DIY Garden Design is here to bring you ideas, inspiration and hints and tips for giving your garden, patio or back yard a makeover. Here you can find some information about garden design, patio timber decking...
May 14th 08 09:18 AM
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Flower Garden Design Ideas: How To Create An Amazing Garden! by the.aero.garden@gmail.com
http://syubrawi.com/aerogarden, A flower garden can be a peaceful and beautiful refuge from the rest of the world. Sitting in the midst of fragrant flowers while reading a book or strolling along paths lined with flowers in cheerful colors can help you to wind down after a busy, stressful day. With...
May 9th 08 05:38 PM
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Beautiful Garden Tours Worldwide by liukaiyuan
Beautiful Garden Tours Worldwide With Expo Garden Tours you will enjoy traveling with fellow travelers who are interesting, like-minded individuals who have a sincere love of gardens, history and culture. http://www.ogogosina.cn/Garden-Tours.htm
May 2nd 08 12:53 AM
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How many plants do I need in my pond? by iowakoi@yahoo.com
Here are some basic guidelines for the number of plants to use in common sizes of ponds. In a 4'x6' pond use 1 lily, 5-8 bog plants, 3 floaters, 24 submerged plants. A 6'x11' to 11'x11' pond use 2 lilies, 9-13 bog plants, 6 floaters, 44 submerged plants. For 11'x11' to 14'x16' ponds use 3 lilies,...
April 30th 08 09:46 PM
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my ponds by Lela
I am brand new to any chat groups. When I checked out the chats I saw stuff about pornograpy, vacation sales, etc.is there a page with just the pond chats I joined because I have two ponds each 8 ft in circumfrance and 5 feet deep, they are connected to each other by a 25 ft stream. I am wondering...
April 15th 08 07:11 PM
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Garden Tour: Compare Prices by sogoupc@126.com
Garden Tour: Compare Prices Find Bargains on Garden Tour at thousands of trusted online stores. Get tax and shipping information, merchant ratings, and professional product reviews at BizRate.com. http://www.ogogo123sina.cn/Garden-Tours.htm
April 5th 08 02:57 PM
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Pump size by rumppy111@hotmail.com
I have decided to make a pond for my mom's house. not sure on the size but would this pump work with a pond this size? http://www.spymac.com/details/?2316383
December 19th 07 02:26 PM
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What's going on under the ice in your pond by iowakoi@yahoo.com
It's turned super cold here in Iowa. I've always wondered exactly what happens uner the ice in my pond. This article is a great source of information the Winter effect on koi, goldfish and ponds. Written by Richard Carlson and published by AKCA answers some of the most basic pond questions such as:...
December 14th 07 05:42 PM
by mick51 Go to last post
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Pond Vacuum by ritewave@gmail.com
I found a great vacuum for my pond it has no moving parts and runs off my garden hose. It is the perfect to vacuum to keep my pond clean and it was so ease to use I had to share it.. No more shop vac! The name of this vacuum is Muck Vac by Odyssey Systems the company that has been making pool...
November 2nd 07 04:20 AM
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??? about growing water lilies in lake garden by dh@.
Hi, I have a slip in a marina in the Atlanta, GA area. Recently I've started experimenting a little bit, having submerged a wooden platform about 40" deep, about 8'x12' in size. The idea was to see if it would attract some small fish, since there are always some of them hanging out in the shallow...
October 26th 07 01:11 PM
by g_i_n_k_o Go to last post
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??? about cheap(?) artificial waterfall by dh@.
It seems like there should be some cheap plastic waterfalls available, or at least something that can be used as one. I'm just looking for something about 3'-5' tall. But so far everything I've found is several hundred to a thousand dollars. It's just plastic, and doesn't seem like it should be...
October 23rd 07 08:17 PM
by dh@. Go to last post
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New Pond Basic question by Peter Pan
I'm in the middle of converting my pond from a rigid liner, to a more flexible EPDM type. my question is this: From everything I read, I need roughly 45 mil thickness. I live in NJ , what type of liner will work for me and where is a good place to purchase on line. my hole will be dug out by Tues...
October 8th 07 08:30 PM
by Peter Pan Go to last post
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Wildlife in ponds and how to stop them from eating your koi by iowakoi@yahoo.com
Fall is the time of year that many predators are looking for an easy meal. Dealing with them can stump even the experienced pond owner. This article gives great tips on everything from aphids to mink. a target=_blank href= http://www.richdeer3.com/site/1566246/page/924686Wildlife Associated with...
October 1st 07 06:58 AM
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crayfish wanted by dkosnow
I am looking for some Cambarus species crayfish from virginia and Tenn. If anybody catches them or you have kids that catch them I may be interested in buying some if they are Cambarus types. If you live in one of the states and catch them. Email me for pics of the ones I need and where in the...
August 21st 07 03:45 AM
by dkosnow Go to last post
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mosquitoes by B Daly
Do garden ponds provide a breeding area for mosquitoes? Are there chemicals to control this; if so, do these chemicals harm fish? Thanks.
August 18th 07 12:34 PM
by stunningrahul@gmail.com Go to last post
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Pond filter recommendation by John Arruda
I was wondering if I could get a filter replacement recommendation. ... I have a 1200 gallon with a small number of Koi and am now using a TetraPond. Its a gravity system with plastic media and a small sponge on the top. The water gets cloudy since the filter doesnt filter small particles from the...
August 17th 07 12:33 PM
by John Arruda Go to last post
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