On 02 Jun 2003 21:18:05 GMT, (GaneaRowenna) wrote:

I am fairly new to the pond scene. I built my pond last spring. I don't know
the gallons, but it is about 12X16 and 3 1/2 ft deep at the deepest portion. I
live in the high desert in NV, zone 7. We have high winds, and a lot of sand.
The sand blows into the pond and settles at the bottom. Sometimes becoming
inches thick. I have tried those swimming pool vacuums, but they just move the
sand around. Is there another way besides emptying the pond every couple of
months?

Try a shop vac on wet mode (that means remove the pleated filter).

I would also like to add a stream and waterfall this year. Any certain
dimensions on how high the stream should be compared with the height of the
pond? Is it necessary to add a seperate pond pump and/or filter?

Not necessary, but it sure makes it easier, as in, designed right you won't
have to worry about vaccing the pond and scaring the fish, or draining the
pond. You can see on my website under My Pond Filter how we added skimmer
and bottom drain after the fact. For doing a similar filter you need to
look at the Demon Pond Filter where the diagram and parts are listed. ~ jan


See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

~Keep 'em Wet!~
Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
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