SUMMER 1993

 

In 1993 my wife and I were out shopping when we came across a display of several pre-formed fiberglass ponds that were on sale. We decided that a pond would be the perfect addition to add to an area adjacent to our cement patio out back. We selected a small figure eight shaped pond with a depth of approximately 24". It's width was about 2 1/2 to 3 foot and the length about 5'. Pictured above I am removing an old bush and preparing to dig an area for the pond.

In the picture above I am preparing a spouting fish that would be used to circulate the water in addition to the biological filter spout and the water fall I constructed out of concrete. I intended to have the biological filter divert some water up into a small pond at the top that would run down the stream I made. I lined the stream with small pebbles and rocks and spent much of that summer trying to get the flow right. The problem was the filter was unable to deliver the flow at the same rate and it would slow down. I did away with the stream idea the following year and just used the fish and spray from the Filter.

 

Above my son-in law Jack is making some final adjustments to the landscaping around the pond. We were just about ready to introduce some fish to our pond after allowing the water to be filtered for several days.

Above my son-in law is showing his daughter (my grand daughter) Danielle the pond and filter as he completes the landscaping. She was anxious to help and we made sure she had small jobs to do which made her very happy.

 

Above picture the pond is in operation with some fish and plants added. We began our education on the difference between the plants and were fortunate to have the help of an experienced supplier. He guided us to the proper plants and explained how some were necessary for the control of algae while others acted as food for the fish as well as produced oxygen for the water. For example water hyacynth (a plant that clogs waterways down south) not only serves to control algae but is also a food source for fish (Koi) they love it.

 

 

 

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