So I just finished putting the pond liner in my above ground outdoor pond. I was about to fill it up with water when I realized that maybe i should wash the liner? Do I have to? I'm afraid it might release some chemicals and it will kill my fish.
Wash Pond liner?
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More details please, liner in ground or with a build over the top? filtration used/planned? Bottom drain installed?AnaB;5043537; said:
Never add fish straight away, you've got options, fishless cycle using burnt media or if the pond is large enough add small fish and build it up that way.
AnaB;5043537; said:
If you have used Goodyear pond liner then all you need to do is wash it clean with some fresh water, no soap. If you used anything else then there will be no way to determine the correct response; particularly without knowing what it was made from.
You should run the filter for a few days an allow the temp to equalize. You don't need to do anything about waiting for your filtration system to cycle because you can always pump water out and add fresh.
as to my experience.
I run a 3500gal koi pond that I put together about 8 years ago. I've also build custom koi ponds / water gardens.
I think he is right no need to use soap or that kind of harsh chemicals. All you need to do just wash it with fresh water. so it will be fine.