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Lilies don’t like too much water movement (in general).
Most of us here will tell you to forget about adding bacteria. If you haven't bought it, I wouldn't.
why rocks in the pond? I've been told to be careful as they can damage the liner. Put my pond in last year and opted not to put in rocks inside. I have plenty to pots for plants so lots of places for the fish to hide.One more question So I am heading out to gather rocks to put in the pond. I have a ton around here... I am going to step into the pond where I need to wearing socks so as to not damage the liner (45 mil.) Should I hose off the rocks really well first? Or is it ok to have some dirt in the pond?
why rocks in the pond? I've been told to be careful as they can damage the liner. Put my pond in last year and opted not to put in rocks inside. I have plenty to pots for plants so lots of places for the fish to hide.
also you question about GF vs Koi, cause I had the same question last year. And what made me decide on GF was that they don't really need much feeding. I go away a few times a year and for a full month in the summer. Some comes over to check the home and pond, but my fish don't get feed while I'm away. If I had koi, I'd need to get an autofeeder
I put on aqua socks/shoes, as the bottom can get slippery. When the algae grew in I really don't see the liner. But rocks do make a nicer natural look
. The pots the guy sold me do NOT have holes Should I cut slits on the sides of the pots? I am putting them in the water on my plant shelf with the base of the plants at the waterline
what did you pot the plants in th water with? I used Walmart kitty litter as suggest by folks here
I like to run my aerator at night in the warmer months. My logic is the plants give off oxygen during the day, but at night they reverse the process and take up oxygen, so a little aeration makes sense. And yes - your waterfall should run all the time, especially since it's your filtration. Shutting it down would kill the beneficial bacteria and defeat the purpose. You do have filter media inside the bio falls, right?
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