Sue Alexandre wrote:
Thanks, you guys! Not only did you provide great info and suggestions,
you've got my adrenaline and enthusiasm running in high gear. It's supposed
to be nice out today in Connecticut, and again tomorrow. (do I feel a
migraine coming on? "Sorry, boss, I can't come in today-I've got another
one of "those" headaches.")
And thanks for the pic, Theo. I was going to ask if any of you had photos
you could provide..... I'm definitely a "visual" person that needs to SEE an
idea to grasp it. Any one else have photos they can post?
OK, so 3 feet deep is enough for a turtle to overwinter? I was afraid
maybe they needed it even deeper than the fish. I definitely am leaning
towards a separate pond for the turtles... I'm real happy with the way my
4000 gallon koi pond is coming along and probably shouldn't mess with it.
Besides, if they have their own place, they can eat all the plants they
want - that's what they'll be there for.
OK, so here's what I'm thinking.... dig a "doughnut" in the sunniest part of
my yard, leaving the donut hole to be the island. The outer edge of the
donut would be steep and have overhanging rocks along the top (or a wood
frame, if I manage to get hubby involved, but then I guess I better plan a
square one!) I imagine I can pick up a pretty cheap little pump and
filter since this won't be anywhere near as big as the main pond. Or just
get a cheap pump.... filters can be home-made.
Hubby caught me a few minutes ago sipping my coffee while staring out the
window..... I must have had "that look" in my eye, because he said "uh oh,
should I go hide all the shovels?"
Keep your thoughts and suggestions coming..... I'm hungry for them!
Sue
I think I've got the bug now. All this talk and I'm
starting to think - a turtle pond really sounds great.
Spent Friday & Saturday at Penn State graduation -walking
the campus and looking at all the fountains and gardens
was wonderful. DH watched my reaction and kept saying - NO!
His baby sister just got her degree in Animal Bioscience.
Now I need to expand my education-bg-I need a turtle pond!
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Bonnie
NJ
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