Bomb crater pond needs help

[zipser]

My pond was created about 12 yesrs ago out of a V1 bomb crater (see photo album) and for some years had a beautiful crop of lillies and lush growth of bullrushes around the edges. In the last three to four years the lillies have disappeared and the bullrushes receded. The only difference I can see between then and now is that we have many more ducks, and I wondered if either their presence could be making a difference to the water quality or they are eating everything underwater before it gets to the surface

Any thoughts?

 

[addy1]

I am not a dummy with computers, but sure can't find your photo album, can you add a link?

 

[zipser]

Not sure, I've posted pictures to my gallery on my profile but can't see it in the main gallery - can a moderator advise, please?

One pic attached fyi

 

[zipser]

https://www.gardenpondforum.com/members/zipser-albums.html

Is the link

 

[addy1]

https://www.gardenpondforum.com/members/zipser-albums.html

Is the link

Beautiful, very nice pond. I assume you have fish in it. Have your levels of fish decreased?

i.e. are there not enough nutrients to support the plants? That does not seem logical but is a place to start.
Have you tested your water? maybe you can post the results, that also will help.

 

[DrDave]

Not sure, I've posted pictures to my gallery on my profile but can't see it in the main gallery - can a moderator advise, please?

One pic attached fyi

Your link works fine and I was able to see all 7 pictures.

 

[koiguy1969]

ive got a problem looking at your pics.............they make me jealous!!!

 

[DrDave]

Not sure, I've posted pictures to my gallery on my profile but can't see it in the main gallery - can a moderator advise, please?

One pic attached fyi

Had me thinking for a bit since I was not aware of the personal profile photo feature in the User CP.
You posted these into the User CP profile, photo upload area, not the Gallery. I you want them into the General Gallery, click on it an upload these again and they will be in the Master Gallery

 

[zipser]

Right, will do, thanks!

I will test the water (for ph, right?) and see what's what. There are fish, roach and perch for sure, hard to know what else as I am not a fisherman; certainly enough to keep my heron stooging around most days!

 

[lifeworthliving]

Your pond is wonderful. Yeppers, I have pond envie! :lol:

 

[zipser]

Thanks Mr Lifeworth, I have to admit that it's been mildly accidental thus far (not least the bomb falling there in the first place - 50 yards east and I wouldn't have had a house to move into!) but with the problems I've noted I realise I need to engage with it rather more. The photo I put up is the view from where I work, so I have a vested interest in restoring it to former glory...

 

[koiguy1969]

Your pond is wonderful. Yeppers, I have pond envie! :lol:

its not the size of the pond, its the fish in it!!

 

[zipser]

OK, there I accept you have me at a disadvantage! There used to be a very large orange job but I looked up from my desk one day to see him exit stage left in the heron's beak, so that has reduced the biodiversity a bit

 

[lifeworthliving]

Thanks Mr Lifeworth, I have to admit that it's been mildly accidental thus far (not least the bomb falling there in the first place - 50 yards east and I wouldn't have had a house to move into!) but with the problems I've noted I realise I need to engage with it rather more. The photo I put up is the view from where I work, so I have a vested interest in restoring it to former glory...

That's Ms Lifeworth :lol:

You also work right there as well. Oh my. Now I do have land envie!

Your right koiguy. I just always want bigger. Just thankful I found a house that had a spot for my koi. Or I would still be house hunting.

 

[zipser]

That's Ms Lifeworth :lol:.

I do apologise Ms L, so sorry