"Scott Teetsel" wrote in message
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Is the dirt suspended in the water or is it sinking to the bottom? If at
the
bottom, you can shop vac it out or scoop it by hand out of the water. If
it
is suspended, I feel your pain. I am dealing with an orange pond myself.

BV.



No, the dirst is mostly at the bottom. I have had some small leaves and
pollen and such collect on top of the water,

Is it a good idea to throw some gravel on the bottom of the pond, for
visual
purposes, but also perhaps to disguise the dirt somewhat?

I have had much success with getting in the pond, and just scooping the dirt
out with my hands. Others have used a shop vac.

Gravel is a bad idea, as it can become a huge maintenance item. The mulm
will collect there and begin to break down poisoning the water space above
the pebbles. You would need to keep it stirred up and agitated to prevent
build up of poisonous gases.

BV.