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~ jan JJsPond.us writes:
With Jan's encouragement I built a skippy filter. Took a week to clear
the green water, but it worked!

Wasn't that my guess? ;o)

Yes, indeedy. Mighty fine advice, was that.

Well since I'm late to this thread, sounds like everything worked out,
paint wasn't toxic to fish

Fish are fine. Water once again clear.

maybe to algae?

Hahaha. Absent string algae is what dreams are made of.

Pirates of the Carribean
That means no.
/Priates

Check for ammonia in case it
was toxic to good bacteria. Otherwise, pond looks terrific with new
waterfall/filter. ) ~ jan

Thanks, Jan. I enjoyed the construction challenge. Now I can get back to
my first love.

John
--
Sea Lo Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.
Texas Lo White car on shoulder, drive much less bolder.