On Sun, 7 Jan 2007 12:44:22 -0600, Zëbulon
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wrote in message
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maybe somebody in rec.ponds would know the answer to this. but post it
over here too
to make sure Pat gets the answer. Ingrid

"PatC" wrote:

A few months ago we applied a 'pond sealer' as our concrete based pond had
sprung a leak.
Since then all has been fine with the fish & no leaking. They have even
spawned & we have young goldfish (fanatails & shebunkins) thriving in a
seperate area.
All the plants that we had previously were vigorous & needed constant
cutting back but have now died.

Are you sure they're dead and not dormant? Are the roots rotten and foul
smelling? I found most pond plants do better in either baskets or pots with
drain holes around the bottom.
Yea, oprobbaly dormant like yur brain CArol. Probably stinks like your
attictude also.

I went to a bit of expense & got new ones - same thing happened.

Why not take one back where you bought it and have them look at it. Are
these water lilies? There's a root-crown rot some are prone to. The
disease would probably spread to any new ones you added.

Why are you assuming anything carol. Thats one big problem of yours,
you assume to freaking much

I could see no warning on the can & we followed directions to the letter
re
changing the water etc., before re-introducing the fish again.
Is there anything we can do as we live in a hot climate & the fish need
protection from the heat.

What kind of plants were these? I found pond plants tolorant of a wide
range of water conditions over the past 12 years.
Well you already assume they are lilys.why ask the question at this
point CArol?

We do have shadecloth over the pond but would also
like some plants to survive.
Anyone got any ideas please?

Yes, one good suggestion. Do not pay CArol aka Zebulon or Andrea
Nogales any attention., She is a vile and vulgar old loon that craves
attention and does not have a clue what she is even talking about. She
adlibs most of what she posts.



Ta Pat



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I forgot more about ponds and koi than I'll ever know!