JB's Pond

[JBtheExplorer]

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JB's Pond

I created my 400 gallon pond during the spring and summer of 2013. The project began on May 17. I don't consider it to have an end date because there will always be things I want to add or change, as well as normal maintenance. I'm even considering making it a few hundred gallons larger. Because of my love of nature, I decided to install this pond in hopes of attracting frogs and toads as well as different types of insects. It also serves as a fantastic photography subject.

Here are a few of my favorite photos taken at my pond:

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[addy1]

Beautiful pictures!

 

[j.w]

Wonderful job on ponds and you do very nice photography also. Love the shubbies

 

[Becky]

Agreed, that is a most excellent showcase!

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Beautiful pictures!

Wonderful job on ponds and you do very nice photography also. Love the shubbies

Agreed, that is a most excellent showcase!

Thanks to all of you!

 

[herzausstahl]

Nice progression, how is it holding up through our rough winter?

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Nice progression, how is it holding up through our rough winter?

I'll let you know when it thaws out! haha. I don't have high hopes for my frogs after i found one dead a couple months back (wish it was a little deeper, had more plants, and wish I had an aerator), but I'm excited to get the pond going again!

 

[piscesmoon]

I love the lighting in your pond!!

 

[JBtheExplorer]

I love the lighting in your pond!!

Thank you!

 

[JBtheExplorer]

I did a bunch of updating for my showcase over the past couple of weeks. Added all my new plants and fish, construction of my new pond, new photos, etc. I'm trying to keep it as up to date as possible.

 

[addy1]

now do mine for me! I am way behind, i.e. have not done anything on the show case.

 

[JBtheExplorer]

now do mine for me! I am way behind, i.e. have not done anything on the show case.

You should addy! I'm sure everyone would love to see your variety of plants!

 

[addy1]

one of these days

 

[JBtheExplorer]

JBtheExplorer updated JB's Pond

I've got a brand new 850 gallon (11' x 6') pond. It's mostly complete, but I'm still saving up to build a waterfall, which is why there is still some liner showing.

I previously owned a 400 gallon pond (8' x 4') that I installed in Spring 2013.

Before that, I owned this 30 gallon preformed pond with a couple Shubunkins and a water lily. I kept it for about three years and it did well.

Because of my love of nature, I decided to install my pond in hopes of attracting frogs, toads, birds, and different types of insects. The first season turned out well. It brought in quite a few frogs and toads, birds enjoyed drinking the stream water, and I even saw insects I normally wouldn't. It also serves as a fantastic photography subject. Here are a few of my favorite photos taken at my pond

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[JBtheExplorer]

JBtheExplorer updated JB's Pond

New 2014 "Pond Project" slideshow added to "Overview".

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