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batang_mcdo
07-01-2007, 12:41 PM
Hi,
I'm currently planning to build an outdoor pond. i'm deciding whether to put a roof over it or not? is there any risk if the pond doesn't have a roof? will rain have bad effect /danger to fish? i'm planning to put 5-7 pcs arowanas in the pond. jus a little worried if the pond doesn't have a roof?
but i'm seeing lots of ponds without roof.
thanks.
ChiroHorn
07-01-2007, 10:46 PM
Aros will jump. How big is the pond? Try bird netting to keep them in & predators out.
batang_mcdo
07-02-2007, 12:04 AM
thanks! the pond will only be about 13 x 6 x 3 ft?
will try to put netting to keep aros in :)
how about rain? heard of anybody losing pond in fish due to rain fall?
nativelover
07-02-2007, 12:38 AM
make sure you have an overflow so ur fish dont wash out in a heavy rain!
not sure if ur rain is very acidic..?
batang_mcdo
07-02-2007, 2:41 AM
thanks for the advice, will make sure to have an overflow :)
not sure about ph. but first raifall of rainy season is what i'm worried about :)
Collect some rain from a gutter and test the pH. I have never had any problems w/ rain. It is naturally de-chlorinated and my fish seem to be just fine.
redbelly
07-03-2007, 10:19 AM
my pond is so dirty..does the barley break down all the crap inside of it.. it has like 6 2' koi..channel cat..and like 10 goldfish..does the pondzyme powder work ?
Dr Joe
07-06-2007, 8:37 PM
Sorry for the de-railing...
How deep is your pond?
Barley is very weak and takes a long time to work (straw or liquid), best to rig a vacuum and clean the bottom or at leaast pool vacuum or pool net (deep kind).
Pond Zyme plus is better for deep undisturbed ponds (ie small fish & no bottom feeders) Also an extended time product.
Dr Joe
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Wolf3101
07-06-2007, 8:45 PM
I don't like having to rely on artificial means to maintain a pond. What I've always worked towords is a stable easy to maintain system. As far as the roof question... I've used a couple of those tent like fabric awnings on occasion and had really good luck with them. If necessary...the better ones have the capability of attaching netting to the sides to keep out birds and other nasty creatures. They can easilly last 2 or three years... are simple to set up... and very cost effective.