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[Zipper]

I started a pond about a 1.5 years ago and had to leave on a deployment to Iraq. Got home and tore it down and started over. Don't know much about ponds so any advise will be very helpful. This is my first winter and don't really know what to do... lol. I like to do DIY projects instead of spending hard earned money. I uploaded pics in my album, take a look...

Thanks,


Zipper

 

[DrCase]

Welcome to the forum
Lots of DIY help here

 

[DrDave]

Welcome to the Forum, there are lots of experts here to assist in your build.
Thank you for your service!

 

[Zipper]

I am so confused with the water testing... Can someone break this down on a lower level for me? I have had my pond up and running about 4 weeks and put fish in it on the 2 week. I tested the water but nothing made sence. I am going to test again tommorow after the rain stops. The filter is a DIY bio filter and I did put some good bacteria in the filter. Also can I put too much good bacteria in or is it better to load it up with it?

Thanks



Zipper
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[DrCase]

4 weeks is not very old for a pond and its slow to stabilize in cooler weather
Test it in a few more weeks and don't worry about it so much

 

[DrDave]

I agree, I don't use the artificial bacteria myself. Time, patience and testing is your best friend. If the nitrate level gets too high, just do a 25% water change and wait. It may take several months with the cold weather.

 

[Zipper]

Thanks guys, I learn something every day... lol

Thanks,



Zipper
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[addy1]

Welcome to the group! You will get lots of help here.

 

[Pondmaster]

Zipper, Like already mentioned by one of our Veterans, Thank you for your service!
No you can't overdose on the bacteria inoculant. I'm in Murfreesboro so from one Tennesseean to another Welcome!

 

[Zipper]

Thanks alot... Just doing my job. Just wished the media would report actual truth instead of there political agenda.