Two month pond transformation of pond abandoned for ten years

[arpunk]

Two months ago I emailed management to work on the pond in my building. I had *no* knowledge of ponds. Nothing. Zilch. The pond was abandoned ten years ago. A stagnant green puddle with fish somehow surviving. Pulled a ton of ivy (much of it poison), fixed the broken check valve, cleaned out the skimmer and waterfall basin, resealed the skimmer face, repaired the waterfall leak (1/4" gap between the line from the pump and the waterfall inlet), dug up the old pond lights opened them cleaned them and resealed them, added matala filters, replaced missing net and pre-filter in the skimmer, added 4 air stones, a ton of plants, did many partial water changes. It was a lot of work and some of it was absolutely disgusting! Most recently I've added an inverted aquarium. There are about 25 goldfish in there and they seem happy and healthy! If I put my hand in the water they all come over and nibble on my fingers. I'll post a few pics here but if you'd like to see more, here is the google drive link: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1-IX2t-kJWwUGiQ-AlNaEWq4NYe_xo70n

I did not do a full water change, no UV, no power washing, no chemicals - just plants, filters, and patience! There is no ammonia and no nitrite.

 

[RMaynard]

Looks really nice. Good job!

 

[j.w]

You turned it into a beauty now! Looks great!

 

[Tula]

Looks great, happy for you and the fish

 

[addy1]

Great job! Looking good!

 

[bagsmom]

What a transformation!

 

[JRS]

Great job! I imagine the other residents appreciate your efforts too.

 

[YShahar]

Wow! Your hard work and patience really paid off! What a great looking pond!

 

[Hound Heaven]

Two months ago I emailed management to work on the pond in my building. I had *no* knowledge of ponds. Nothing. Zilch. The pond was abandoned ten years ago. A stagnant green puddle with fish somehow surviving. Pulled a ton of ivy (much of it poison), fixed the broken check valve, cleaned out the skimmer and waterfall basin, resealed the skimmer face, repaired the waterfall leak (1/4" gap between the line from the pump and the waterfall inlet), dug up the old pond lights opened them cleaned them and resealed them, added matala filters, replaced missing net and pre-filter in the skimmer, added 4 air stones, a ton of plants, did many partial water changes. It was a lot of work and some of it was absolutely disgusting! Most recently I've added an inverted aquarium. There are about 25 goldfish in there and they seem happy and healthy! If I put my hand in the water they all come over and nibble on my fingers. I'll post a few pics here but if you'd like to see more, here is the google drive link: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1-IX2t-kJWwUGiQ-AlNaEWq4NYe_xo70n

I did not do a full water change, no UV, no power washing, no chemicals - just plants, filters, and patience! There is no ammonia and no nitrite.

Such a great transformation! I'm sure the residents will enjoy it -- the fishies too! Really nice job