Pond muck

[pocilipora]

The pond itself is about 12" deep, 18" in some spots, about 400 gallons. The muck ranges from 2" to 4 " above the gravel bottom. All fish are doing fine. Does the muck need to be removed?

[pocilipora]

Well, found out the muck is not something you want in a pond. So I began to remove all plants only to find I had over a foot of gravel at the bottom. So after 9 hours of digging out the gravel, and putting it on my side driveway, flower beds, anywhere there was spare space, I now have an 1100 gallon pond. But my wife hates the "Rock Garden" look, so I guess Ill be doing a bit more digging removing the rock in the spring. who knows where Im going to put it. Anyone need some gravel???

[EmilyB]

Muck, what are you doing in Chris' pond......

[muck]

Originally Posted by EmilyB

Muck, what are you doing in Chris' pond......

I just couldn't help myself...

[Ryan]

Well to answer your question: yes or no. There is a guy in lethbridge who hasnt removed it in years fish are great. We remove as much as we can and the fish are great. So whatever u feel like doing.