Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Cotswold stone around edge of fish pond
Hello. I have a new 8' x 17' x 3' PVC-lined pond populated by 72
assorted goldfish/shubunkins and 3 koi. Around the outside of the pond (on top of the overlapping liner) I have placed rocks. Some of these are Cotswold sandstone type rocks I believe. I found them all lying around the garden so I don't know for sure, but my neighbour says they are. He also says it will kill the fish if you put one of those rocks in the water. Questions: 1. Is this true? 2. Is it also dangerous to have these toxic rocks around the edge? It is possible some lime or whatever could filter into the pond through rain or overflowing. 3. Are the rocks just dangerous to fish? I found several of these rocks in another old pond around here and there were frogs and newts living quite happily in it. Thanks for any answers. Charlie. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Cotswold stone around edge of fish pond
I'm unfamiliar with "Cotswold" sandstone, but if it's a true sandstone, I
don't think you have a problem. Most rock will not release any "stuff" (unless it's shale, which will release an oily substance which is NOT good!) that will drive your pH too high; many of us use limestone to buffer the pond and keep pH in balance. If it's been there a while without any problem to the pond, it's OK. Lee "P Verstege" wrote in message om... Hello. I have a new 8' x 17' x 3' PVC-lined pond populated by 72 assorted goldfish/shubunkins and 3 koi. Around the outside of the pond (on top of the overlapping liner) I have placed rocks. Some of these are Cotswold sandstone type rocks I believe. I found them all lying around the garden so I don't know for sure, but my neighbour says they are. He also says it will kill the fish if you put one of those rocks in the water. Questions: 1. Is this true? 2. Is it also dangerous to have these toxic rocks around the edge? It is possible some lime or whatever could filter into the pond through rain or overflowing. 3. Are the rocks just dangerous to fish? I found several of these rocks in another old pond around here and there were frogs and newts living quite happily in it. Thanks for any answers. Charlie. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Cotswold stone around edge of fish pond
In message , P Verstege
writes Hello. I have a new 8' x 17' x 3' PVC-lined pond populated by 72 assorted goldfish/shubunkins and 3 koi. Around the outside of the pond (on top of the overlapping liner) I have placed rocks. Some of these are Cotswold sandstone type rocks I believe. Genuine Cotswold stone is oolitic limestone found in the Midland region of England. I have some limestone, though not oolitic, in my pond without any problems. I must say though, you have an awful lot of fish in a pond of that size, and they WILL breed too! Steve Jackson |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Cotswold stone around edge of fish pond
I've seen the "Cotswold" cottages... a beautiful stone indeed.
Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 "Steve Jackson" wrote in message ... In message , P Verstege writes Hello. I have a new 8' x 17' x 3' PVC-lined pond populated by 72 assorted goldfish/shubunkins and 3 koi. Around the outside of the pond (on top of the overlapping liner) I have placed rocks. Some of these are Cotswold sandstone type rocks I believe. Genuine Cotswold stone is oolitic limestone found in the Midland region of England. I have some limestone, though not oolitic, in my pond without any problems. I must say though, you have an awful lot of fish in a pond of that size, and they WILL breed too! Steve Jackson |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
offer:flower pot,Products including Ceramic Flower Pot,Imitate Porcelain Flower Pot,Wood Flower Pot,Stone Flower Pot,Imitate Stone Flower Pot,Hanging Flower Pot,Flower Pot Wall Hanging,Bonsai Pots,Root Carving&Hydroponics Pots | Texas | |||
Fancy a cotswold stone rockery? | United Kingdom | |||
Fancy a cotswold stone rockery? | United Kingdom | |||
Fancy a cotswold stone rockery? | United Kingdom | |||
Matching stone chipping colours to stone circle | United Kingdom |