Need a inexpensive way to cool the pond water. Phoenix AZ current temp HOT!!

Thanks PlainBill for informing me I dont know what hot water feels
like. "I live just a few miles from you (northern Phoenix), and I feel
you're overestimating the problem."

I also mentioned in my origianal post that I do have a waterfall, I
also have a large airstone in the water to add extra O2.

I also have two lines from my drip system that adds water to the pond
twice a day. No drip head on the line just a straight piece of drip
line so it comes out at full preasure.

I took my large umbrella that goes in the ground by the pool and placed
it next to the pond thismorning and that made a huge difference. The
umbrella is about 5' in diameter so the shade it provides covers most
of the water surface area.

Chris

And you have a pleasant day, too. I'll keep a look out for the
umbrella during the next monsoon.

PlainBill

On 25 Jun 2005 19:43:24 -0700, "Dude" wrote:

Thanks PlainBill for informing me I dont know what hot water feels
like. "I live just a few miles from you (northern Phoenix), and I feel
you're overestimating the problem."

I also mentioned in my origianal post that I do have a waterfall, I
also have a large airstone in the water to add extra O2.

I also have two lines from my drip system that adds water to the pond
twice a day. No drip head on the line just a straight piece of drip
line so it comes out at full preasure.

I took my large umbrella that goes in the ground by the pool and placed
it next to the pond thismorning and that made a huge difference. The
umbrella is about 5' in diameter so the shade it provides covers most
of the water surface area.

Chris

And you have a pleasant day, too. I'll keep a look out for the
umbrella during the next monsoon.


PlainBill


Yeah I know what you mean... It will take off like a kite... The good
news is thats its really working well so far the last two days.. It
feels like the water is at least 15 degrees cooler and the fish are not
hiding so much like before. Ill have to work on something more
permanent now.

Chris

A: Stop by the pool section in the garden center at Home Depot on
Thunderbird at I-17. Pick up a pool / spa thermometer. Without it
you're only guessing at the temperature.

B: While you're there, look on the opposite side of the aisle for
sunscreen fabric. It's cheap, durable, and lets some light through
(for the plants).

PlainBill

On 26 Jun 2005 19:13:27 -0700, "Dude" wrote:

And you have a pleasant day, too. I'll keep a look out for the
umbrella during the next monsoon.


PlainBill


Yeah I know what you mean... It will take off like a kite... The good
news is thats its really working well so far the last two days.. It
feels like the water is at least 15 degrees cooler and the fish are not
hiding so much like before. Ill have to work on something more
permanent now.

Chris

A: Stop by the pool section in the garden center at Home Depot on
Thunderbird at I-17. Pick up a pool / spa thermometer. Without it
you're only guessing at the temperature.

One could not have better advice.

C//

"Courageous" wrote in message
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A: Stop by the pool section in the garden center at Home Depot on
Thunderbird at I-17. Pick up a pool / spa thermometer. Without it
you're only guessing at the temperature.

One could not have better advice.

C//
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I got a thermometer from Petsmart yesterday. its 5:55 am now and the
pond is 78degrees. Ill check it at 1pm and see again. I added 4 more
comets and4 more shubunkins yesterday and about 30 rosies. I also just
ordered a bunch of 72 stems of anacharis.

Chris

Ok I checked at 1pm like I said but my thermometer said it was
98degrees in open sunlight. I took away the pool umbrella for the day
just to see what it was like before I added it. WOW that seems too
warm. With the umbrella providing shade the whole day I think it will
maintain about 80 degrees during the heat of the day. On top of thatI
seen a bird today snag one of my comets out of the pond today. Now I
have to work something out for that I guess. Does the madness ever end?
can I just sit back and relax and enjoy the pond without having to work
on it? Haha.

Chris

What kind of bird?
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ups.com...
On top of thatI
seen a bird today snag one of my comets out of the pond today. Now I
have to work something out for that I guess.

Chris