It is a good idea to keep the bottom clean. If there
is very much mulm your suggestion sounds fine. Then I would
order some BZT to use on a two week basis. This
is the dry microencapsulated powder that alot of us
use... keeps the bottom of the pond looking so nice!
For BZT ordering info go to: www.united-tech.com
There is a phone number on the site... call and ask
for the Ponders Special. Somewhat cheaper.

Nedra
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"Bob Knight" wrote in message
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Newbee ponder here.... I was wondering if it's overkill to try to keep the
bottom of the pond free of debrie and stuff that might settle there. The
max
depth is around 2.5 feet. Should I get out the old shopvac and start
cleaning?

Bob