Gill Passman wrote:
"Elaine T" wrote in message
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Hello. Me again. I think I'm just going to cut lose and start asking
ALL my pondy questions now. :-) It's more fun than perfecting killfiles.

I've got my pond liner for the tubs - 20 mil EPDM. I've got one filed
with the liner perfectly flat on the bottom and folded neatly on the
sides but I'm not sure how to finish off the edge of the tub. I got
some 1/2" galvanized roofing nails figuring they'd be good for outdoor
use. Do I tack the liner to the rim of the tub and trim it so none
hangs over? Or is it better to fold it over a bit and tack it to the
outside of the tub?

I think tacking it to the rim would be neater but I wanted to be sure
that will work OK.

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__ Elaine T __
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Hi Elaine,
How big/deep are your tubs? What are you thinking of putting in
there?....you've just given me an idea *grin*
Gill


Hi, Gill - I didn't know you came here too!

They're standard half whiskey barrels from Lowe's, set at 3 different
heights. They're connected by DIY spillways (which still need work) to
make about 70 gallons total with a pump in the bottom pumping water to
the top. I have 4 gold white clouds that I'm hoping will breed over the
summer in the top one, and a shubunkin in the middle. There should be 2
Gambusia somewhere as well but they blend right into the liner so I
never see them.

Current plantlife
Floating plants - watter lettuce, azolla, and frogbit
Marginals - Umbrella palm (Cyperus alternifolius), Acorus gramineus, and
fiber optic grass (Isolepis cernua)
Oxygenators - Cambomba carolina - taking off!, Valisneria americana (not
happy), Egeria najas, Baby's tears (Hemianthus micranthemoides)

Coming soon...more marginals once I get better shelves built, a couple
of dwarf lilies, and a second shubunkin in about a month when the
bacteria catch up.

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__ Elaine T __
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