While surfing the web, doing some research, I found a fellow DIY-er with a small pond who makes his own filters and has some good general advice. I can tell he is a tinkerer just like me. For folks like us it is hard to just let the filters do the work without fiddling and tweaking the pond. So if you are tired of my particular banter, take a look at Jims-pond-blog. Its nice to learn from those who have the experience vs those who merely have something to sell.
Around the pond this week
I reduced the flow rate by merely putting a smaller hole into the filter using a 2″ to 1 1/2″ threaded reducer at the bulk head on the inside of the filter. This will suffice until I can properly plumb a ball valve. The algae is getting bad again so I added some algaefix. This turned the water very cloudy and grey over night and I can not see the fish well. Hopefully the new big filter will capture that dying algae and remove it. I’m still fiddling with the new filter outlets too. I added a 45degree cut pipe below the elbow to block splashing over the back of the veggie filter. water can only splash forward and sideways now. I’m going on vacation for a week soon so perhaps my time away will give the pond time to settle and establish its natural process with out me meddling.
Water conditions 7/11: water temp 74*, Airtemp 85*+, PH 8.3, Ammonia 0, Nitrite .1, Nitrate .1. Added PH Lower to see if I can bring down the PH some.
