On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 21:49:50 +0000, Kameleon wrote:

The pond is 4' long and 2.5' at its widest point, it has a depth of 3'
at its deepest point with a 1.5' deep margin running around 3/4 of it.
It is only intended for 4 goldfish that have been in the family for a
while

If I understand correctly you did the recommended treatment of catching the
fish and cleaning out the pond. It is really important now that you don't
kill these fish due to the clean out. What you need is a test kit for
ammonia and nitrite, and a product that detoxes ammonia and some kosher
salt for nitrite. As I'm quite sure these fish are much bigger than when
they first went in the pond and things are more apt to be a bit unbalanced
till the equilibrium (cycle) is again established.

As far as filtration, since you've been getting along without it, I would
think all you'd need is a box filter and a bell fountain. Or, if you're
handy, I have several pictures of fake flower pot filters, that work great
for that size pond and cost under $20 to make. Click on *My filter* and
scroll to the very bottom of that page. www.jjspond.us ~ jan

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