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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Relations are ill and can't get advice from them. Other relations are clued up but won't help.. I am going to clean the filter box thing, do i drain out the pond and clean that out too? 2 ponds about the size of bathtub. Pumps seem to get clogged once a week. Goldfish in there seem ok but i know nowt. advice appreciated. |
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Organic matter falls in and decays, such as from autumn leaf fall and old plant decay. Prevent it getting in and there's less to filter and clean.
The water contains micro organisms that process waste, which is why you shouldn't replace all the water in one go - coupled with understanding the nitrogen cycle.
If there are pond plants, you may have too many or would be better off with other types. They can shade the water, preventing algae blooms as well as oxygenate it.
Don't over feed the fish or overstock the pond. More food and waste will overload it and mean more filter work.
Removing any waste, dead plant material quickly is ideal. |
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try reading up on the nitrogen cycle of a pond. you need to know how it works so you can mantain it's balance. it's pretty simple stuff to understand and there's plenty of websites to look at on the subject. |
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"try reading up on the nitrogen cycle of a pond. you need to know how it works so you can mantain it's balance. it's pretty simple stuff to understand and there's plenty of websites to look at on the subject."
yep thanks i will.. Was dropped right in it with other relations.. Just bloody shear lazy @&£€%s!
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