Tips on getting to grips with inherited pond

[tomkay]

The UV helps eliminate green water algae. If you are planning a bog down the road or even lots of plants with a low fish load, you may have no need for it at all and the associated maintenance/costs.

Very good point, appreciate that. Thank you.

 

[cas]

Nice pond. Even if you don't put in a bog, more plants in the pond will help.

 

[Mgessert]

I would aim for about 50% surface area coverage with plants in the pond itself.

 

[tomkay]

Thanks all. Looking at pond plants, just trying to work out what to purchase for the various depths I have.

One last thing, it seems the water level needs topping up. I have a water butt connected to my guttering that has been collecting rain water all winter. Is it better to use this water or water straight from the the tap. It looks like I have a de-chlorinator. I assume that is what this is?

Thanks again.

 

[addy1]

Do you have a link to where you put a lot of info regarding this build please? Thank you.

Here is a long thread on bogs

Bog building, also called upflow filter, eco filter, wetland filter

I was asked to start a thread on how to build a bog. This is my rendition on bog building 101............. Building a bog: Before you decide to build a bog, you need to know what you want its primary purpose to be. Total pond filtration bog filtration combined with another filter. If you...

www.gardenpondforum.com

 

[JRS]

Is it better to use this water or water straight from the the tap.

Rain water is usually better for topping off if possible, usually softer, no chlorine and does not increase mineral concentration in the pond like using tap water to replace evaporation; if you have hard water.