Forum: General (alternative)
April 30th 08, 09:46 PM Posted to alt.garden.pond.chat
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Replies: 1
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How many plants do I need in my pond?
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...
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Forum: Goldfish
April 30th 08, 09:42 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.goldfish
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,623
How many plants do I need in my pond?
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...
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Forum: Goldfish
March 12th 08, 11:19 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.goldfish
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,697
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Forum: Goldfish
March 12th 08, 11:17 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.goldfish
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
If Aged Water Is Covered
Most fish owners have made the mistake of forgetting the chlorine
remover, or not waiting long enough for the water to circulate fully
before adding our fish. The old idea that chlorinated water left...
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Forum: Goldfish
February 27th 08, 06:55 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.goldfish
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,932
Changing The Water...Tynk
Even common feeder goldfish can reach a foot in a large clean tank or
pond. Just look at my home page http://www.richdeer3pondsupplies.com
for a picture of 2 star rose (red and white one). She was...
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Forum: Goldfish
February 19th 08, 10:20 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.goldfish
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,587
Do Goldfish Need A Water Conditioner?...Ingrid
ALL fish need a water conditioner unless it's well water that does not
have heavy metals in it. If in doubt add conditioner. Salt can be
added to balance the tank at the rate of 1 tbsp per 10...
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Forum: Goldfish
February 19th 08, 10:16 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.goldfish
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,137
Goldfish and heater
Goldfish are fine at lower temps in the winter. If your water temp
drops below 60-55 degrees cut way back on feeding them and they will
be fine. After all many goldfish live outside in ponds year...
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Forum: General
February 1st 08, 03:13 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,514
New member- internet pond supplies retailer
I am an active member of many forums. I find that the best way to
learn about the hobby is by working closely with other ponders. I post
tons of great articles and links on...
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Forum: General
January 31st 08, 10:36 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,455
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Forum: Tech
December 4th 07, 01:02 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.tech
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Views: 4,356
What's going on under the ice in your pond
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....
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Forum: General
December 4th 07, 01:00 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,455
What's going on under the ice in your pond
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....
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Forum: General (alternative)
December 4th 07, 12:59 AM Posted to alt.garden.pond.chat
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,688
What's going on under the ice in your pond
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....
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Forum: General (alternative)
October 1st 07, 06:58 AM Posted to alt.garden.pond.chat
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,302
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Forum: General (alternative)
July 31st 07, 08:35 PM Posted to alt.garden.pond.chat,rec.ponds
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,568
mosquitoes
On Jul 30, 7:38 am, B Daly wrote:
Do garden ponds provide a breeding area for mosquitoes? Are there
chemicals to control this; if so, do these chemicals harm fish? ...
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Forum: General (alternative)
July 16th 07, 03:10 AM Posted to alt.garden.pond.chat
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,394
Using plants to control algae
This summer I learned 1st hand how great a pond can look with enough
plants. I have a top and bottom pond. The top pond is sparking clean
and covered in lilies. The bottom pond is so full of algae...
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Forum: General (alternative)
May 15th 07, 05:24 PM Posted to alt.garden.pond.chat
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,620
Pond leaking Advice Please
On May 9, 3:43 pm, Goofy wrote:
Hi,
I have a system that consists of a pond connected to a concealed
reservoir that has a pump sending the water up to an upper...
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Forum: General (alternative)
April 20th 07, 02:51 AM Posted to alt.garden.pond.chat
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,147
How to figure the cost of running a pond pump
It's Spring and you maybe starting up or replacing equipments.
Here's just one of the many articles posted on http://www.richdeer3pondsupplies.com
All forum members receive a 10% off all products....
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Forum: General (alternative)
April 14th 07, 05:08 AM Posted to alt.garden.pond.chat
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,304
Water plants
What to do if your lilies arrive in the cold. You can store lilies
inside if they are damp up to a few weeks if it's too cold to plant
them yet. If you do add them to the pond be sure they are under...
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Forum: General (alternative)
January 15th 07, 11:11 PM Posted to alt.garden.pond.chat
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,162
Koi pond and water garden design
Now is the time to dream about a new water garden. take the time to
research exactly what you want. The needs of a water garden plants are
varied so knowing what you want is important. We have...
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Forum: General
January 15th 07, 11:11 PM Posted to rec.ponds
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,338
Koi pond and water garden design
Now is the time to dream about a new water garden. take the time to
research exactly what you want. The needs of a water garden plants are
varied so knowing what you want is important. We have...
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Forum: Goldfish
January 15th 07, 11:04 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.goldfish
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,893
Koi pond and water garden design
Now is the time to dream about a new water garden. take the time to
research exactly what you want. The needs of a water garden plants are
varied so knowing what you want is important. We have...
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