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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? 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? Thanks, ShawnAnne |
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Is it too late to add bottom drain to your pond? Then from the bottom drain
to a settling chamber with it's own bottom drain! As to the stream height? It's your choice, just as long as the head pool is high enough for the water to flow down stream! Check out Greg's pond for a nice stream set up! -- _______________________________________ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'." http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino "GaneaRowenna" wrote in message ... 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? 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? Thanks, ShawnAnne |
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