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We have a pond that is actually VERY similar to that.
We only have two ducks, Muscovies, and they use the pond every day. It does get a little dirty, but there was a filter than came with it.
The good thing about the filter is that it's easy to use. When it's full, the 'base' that holds the filtered items will float to the top of the pond and when we empty it, we can sink it right down again. I can't give details because my dad is really the one who takes care of that business.
In the winter, it freezes over and the ducks simply disregard it.
We were given this pond by a friend who was planning to use it and then, after opening it, decided to build their own. It was an awesome freebie.
After the first year, we cleaned it out as best as we could. Before we cleaned it, it was green at the bottom and sides, but not that bad. The filter was even connected to a spout that can be turned into a fountain. But the ducks kept knocking it down so we converted it into a little 'waterfall' using a few pretty rocks.
We don't know how many birds the pond can handle. But we're looking into some bantam ducks for this year so I'll let you know if we have a problem.
Of course, if you keep the pond under a tree (which we don't do) you might have to go in with a net each day and scoop out the leaves. The filter doesn't take care of anything too big.
I don't have a picture now but I can get one later.
We have a pond that is actually VERY similar to that.
The good thing about the filter is that it's easy to use. When it's full, the 'base' that holds the filtered items will float to the top of the pond and when we empty it, we can sink it right down again. I can't give details because my dad is really the one who takes care of that business.
In the winter, it freezes over and the ducks simply disregard it.
We were given this pond by a friend who was planning to use it and then, after opening it, decided to build their own. It was an awesome freebie.
After the first year, we cleaned it out as best as we could. Before we cleaned it, it was green at the bottom and sides, but not that bad. The filter was even connected to a spout that can be turned into a fountain. But the ducks kept knocking it down so we converted it into a little 'waterfall' using a few pretty rocks.
We don't know how many birds the pond can handle. But we're looking into some bantam ducks for this year so I'll let you know if we have a problem.
Of course, if you keep the pond under a tree (which we don't do) you might have to go in with a net each day and scoop out the leaves. The filter doesn't take care of anything too big.
I don't have a picture now but I can get one later.