"DAN" wrote in message
om...
Instead of putting a bottom drain, I attached a 2" hose from the
skimmer to the deepest part of the pond.

Move it off the bottom so you don't accidentally drain the whole pond if
something screws up. You can always drop it when you want to.

The end of the hose has a
strainer. Should I point the strainer up or down.

Mine points sideways so the suction helps rotate the water in the pond,
avoiding stagnant spots.

Can I put rocks in
the pond with the strainer. Would rocks help the pond cleaner or make
more trouble for myself.

There are people who will either swear by rocks or swear at rocks. I won't
comment one way or another so no one will swear at me.

Any advice is appreciated.

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