Mmathis
TurtleMommy
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OK, I think I've made a decision. My SKIPPY filter is just OK, but I need good mechanical filtration. Looking at alternatives and all I can come up with are expensive add-ons, DIY's that I'm not prepared to undertake, or complete filter replacement systems. Then there's the bog, which I have no room for. So........ The winner is ........
Have decided that I will build a bog, using the same footprint I would use when we eventually move the SKIPPY and build the waterfall. There is plenty of room there for a several hundred gallon something, so might as well let it be a bog. The money I would have spent "adding on" can go toward the bog.
It will have to be somewhat above ground, so we'll have to do some excavating for footings & support walls, but since it will be from scratch, the plumbing should go smoothly. I'll be referencing posts on GPF for advice on plumbing.
Would really appreciate y'all's input and insight on ways to construct and "design" a bog that will waterfall feed back into the pond. I tried going back and looking at member pictures, but was spending too much time searching. If you already have some pics, if you could "link" to those [save having to re-post].
Now all I have to do is tell Hubby about my change of plans. I KNEW there was some [subconscious] reason that I have delayed so long getting the SKIPPY moved and waterfall done.
I know, I know --- it's what you've been telling me all along.........
Have decided that I will build a bog, using the same footprint I would use when we eventually move the SKIPPY and build the waterfall. There is plenty of room there for a several hundred gallon something, so might as well let it be a bog. The money I would have spent "adding on" can go toward the bog.
It will have to be somewhat above ground, so we'll have to do some excavating for footings & support walls, but since it will be from scratch, the plumbing should go smoothly. I'll be referencing posts on GPF for advice on plumbing.
Would really appreciate y'all's input and insight on ways to construct and "design" a bog that will waterfall feed back into the pond. I tried going back and looking at member pictures, but was spending too much time searching. If you already have some pics, if you could "link" to those [save having to re-post].
Now all I have to do is tell Hubby about my change of plans. I KNEW there was some [subconscious] reason that I have delayed so long getting the SKIPPY moved and waterfall done.
I know, I know --- it's what you've been telling me all along.........