Lot's of good reading here for sure!! I really like how you put together your pond Wifezilla! I want to try and establish the same type of multipurpose, but serene landscaped look. I was also wondering about the algea. I have a 15 gallon fish tank that I have had now for over 17 years. I haven't had to change the water or clean algea in like 13 years because the sludge and rock in the bottom has established bacteria so well, it keeps itself clean now. All I do is add water when it evaporates. I don't even change the filtration, just give it a good rinse every once in a while. I also have had one fish in there for the past 14 years who seems to have a very long lifespan!? We named him Super Fish. He is some kind of Coulee Loach (sp?) I guess I done good with his habitat! lol
Anyway...
I know you can transfer this bacteria to other thanks to quickly help the tank establish it's bacteria level. I wondered if it would work the same on an outdoor pond? I guess it's worth a try. I think after reading all of this, I would like to try a waste pump as well. It may be the best to try first. Probably would need to insulate it somehow for winter. Even though we have mild winters here, it can get cold enough to freeze pipes.
I am so excited to plan this out and yes I totally agree that craigslist is the best way to round up materials and save lot's of money!!
Thanks for all the info!
Anyway...
I know you can transfer this bacteria to other thanks to quickly help the tank establish it's bacteria level. I wondered if it would work the same on an outdoor pond? I guess it's worth a try. I think after reading all of this, I would like to try a waste pump as well. It may be the best to try first. Probably would need to insulate it somehow for winter. Even though we have mild winters here, it can get cold enough to freeze pipes.
I am so excited to plan this out and yes I totally agree that craigslist is the best way to round up materials and save lot's of money!!
Thanks for all the info!