My backyard overhaul journal - Page 8

reefme · #1 07-15-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dez

When I restarted the pond in the spring I went through about 1 1/2 weeks of "pea soup" while it cycled. Then it cleared up and has stayed clear since.

How are you cycled your pond? Mine is barely see the fish, but they grow twice as big from last year.

Dez · #2 07-15-2012, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefme

How are you cycled your pond? Mine is barely see the fish, but they grow twice as big from last year.

I took the fish out in the Spring for a day while I drained the pond and cleaned it, then I put all fresh water in and the clean media back in as I took all the media out last fall, then put the fish back in the next day. The water was still cold so it took a while before the beneficial bacteria could grow as the temperature warmed up, then I got an algae bloom (which was expected) and then it cleared up. I couldn't see the fish during that algae bloom either. My pond sits in full sun for most of the day and it's still crystal clear now. I backwash the media every 2 weeks so that the fish waste and other garbage has less of a chance to decompose.

reefme · #3 07-15-2012, 10:37 PM

No wonder, cause I did nothing to the pond when comes to spring.
Thank you so much.

Dez · #4 05-13-2013, 02:12 PM

Took a picture of the pond while the sun was setting. It is up and running again and I think just about done cycling. Can't wait for the trees and shrubs to go green again. I've already done a minor overhaul of my front yard pond. Here's a pic.

And the upper falls that I expanded.

Reef Pilot · #5 05-16-2013, 01:45 PM

I sure do like that stream in the front yard.... Is the water connected to your back yard pond, or is it standalone?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dez

And the upper falls that I expanded.

Dez · #6 05-13-2013, 02:13 PM

Btw if a moderator is reading this, can this be moved to the pond forum please. I don't think it existed when I started this thread. Thanks in advance.

kien · #7 05-13-2013, 03:33 PM

Looks great Dez! I have the exact same pagoda !! We're like twins! That front yard pond is rockin' (see what I did there?). I keep thinking about putting a water feature in my front yard but I can't seem to decide on what. I'm thinking maybe a pondless waterfall maybe. Yay for pond season!

lastlight · #8 05-13-2013, 03:45 PM

can't even tell you were digging in the front yard nice stealth reno! i really want a pond AND a froster now

kien · #9 05-13-2013, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastlight

can't even tell you were digging in the front yard nice stealth reno! i really want a pond AND a froster now

?

lastlight · #10 05-13-2013, 03:49 PM

i could fit exactly zero koi in that. nice try though.