1 100 gallon stock tank (Rubber maid) and 2 70 gallon stock tanks.
These are my bio/mechanical filters. Filter media: black floor scrubber
pads (cut up) and white floor scrubber pads. Two Silent giant 4300
pumps. Last weekend I built a veggie filter; 24' X 1.9' X 18" deep. I
am waiting for the liner to come in. I should have it up and running by
this weekend. Pond is in full sun most of the day.
In the bio filters, I have just stuck some arrow head and mint in just
to see what would happen. I looks like the mint and arrowhead are
living, putting down roots and my live. This morning I noticed I could
see a few inches deeper in the pond. Maybe the clouds and cooler temps
down here have helped. Any suggestions? I have been assured by my
neighbors (both ponders) that I have "plenty of filtration" for my size
pond (19' X 21' X 4.5' Irregular shaped)
We just go a quick huge storm here in the Springs. Any weather up your way?
W. Dale

MattR wrote:
What kind of filter do you have now? Size, media, etc.

Thanks

news.pcisys.net wrote:

I still have a 3/4 a bail of straw ("they" said it was barley straw)
from last year. Did not do much for the water, or so it would seem.
Maybe I had it placed improperly. From what I am reading now, it
should not be submerged all the way to the bottom and probably not
place in the bio filter either.
Maybe I will give it another try placed near the top of the water.
Water has been bright to dark green all summer with about two weeks of
partial clarity (could see maybe 2 feet down.) Veggie Filter should
come online in about 5 days (that is when the liner is supposed to
arrive.)
Nice to hear from other Coloradians! :-))))
W. Dale (Spring Ranch - Colorado Springs)

I have a big stock tank, too. Something like 3' x 4'. Not sure how many
gallons. But my pond is only 1300 gallons (roughly 13' x 8'). Your pond
sounds huge, should look nice when it's all done. My media is a bunch
of cut up drinking straws. Odd thing is the straws got pushed to the
side so the water basically goes around the media. But it works! I
think I just have a vegie filter without the vegies. Or it's just a
green muck filter. I might just turn it into a vegie filter so let me
know how yours works.

The comment by your neighbors that you have plenty of filtration is
probably true for reducing ammonia but probably not for reducing pea
soup. I'm thinking your vegie filter will work fine. Unfortunately
you're starting late in the season and it might not start working until
it gets cold.

Weather up this way? If I could catch all the rain water I wouldn't
have to top my pond off for a year. It dumped up here. So my pond is
full but the water lillies still look ripped up from the hail. And it's
still dumping. And I'm going camping this weekend.

Matt


news.pcisys.net wrote:
1 100 gallon stock tank (Rubber maid) and 2 70 gallon stock tanks. These
are my bio/mechanical filters. Filter media: black floor scrubber pads
(cut up) and white floor scrubber pads. Two Silent giant 4300 pumps.
Last weekend I built a veggie filter; 24' X 1.9' X 18" deep. I am
waiting for the liner to come in. I should have it up and running by
this weekend. Pond is in full sun most of the day.
In the bio filters, I have just stuck some arrow head and mint in just
to see what would happen. I looks like the mint and arrowhead are
living, putting down roots and my live. This morning I noticed I could
see a few inches deeper in the pond. Maybe the clouds and cooler temps
down here have helped. Any suggestions? I have been assured by my
neighbors (both ponders) that I have "plenty of filtration" for my size
pond (19' X 21' X 4.5' Irregular shaped)
We just go a quick huge storm here in the Springs. Any weather up your
way?
W. Dale

Morning, Matt!
Have a great time camping! I hear the weather should be beautiful! I
also see that we got some snow on the Peak last night.
Yeah, I agree that I am starting late. At least it will be ready to go
next season and I might have some clear water most of the 2005 season.
And my plants are shredded too! They look more like doilies! LOL. I
will be pruning today as some of the lilies have nice new leaves up
already. One looks to be at least 9 inches across. I will measure and
let you know.
I will keep you posted on the filter. If we get some warm weather, it
might kick in sooner than I expect. That would be nice for the last few
weeks of the season. Might even try covering the pond this winter.
Just a thought.
Take care and be safe!
W. Dale

MattR wrote:
I have a big stock tank, too. Something like 3' x 4'. Not sure how many
gallons. But my pond is only 1300 gallons (roughly 13' x 8'). Your pond
sounds huge, should look nice when it's all done. My media is a bunch
of cut up drinking straws. Odd thing is the straws got pushed to the
side so the water basically goes around the media. But it works! I
think I just have a vegie filter without the vegies. Or it's just a
green muck filter. I might just turn it into a vegie filter so let me
know how yours works.

The comment by your neighbors that you have plenty of filtration is
probably true for reducing ammonia but probably not for reducing pea
soup. I'm thinking your vegie filter will work fine. Unfortunately
you're starting late in the season and it might not start working until
it gets cold.

Weather up this way? If I could catch all the rain water I wouldn't
have to top my pond off for a year. It dumped up here. So my pond is
full but the water lillies still look ripped up from the hail. And it's
still dumping. And I'm going camping this weekend.

Matt


news.pcisys.net wrote:

1 100 gallon stock tank (Rubber maid) and 2 70 gallon stock tanks.
These are my bio/mechanical filters. Filter media: black floor
scrubber pads (cut up) and white floor scrubber pads. Two Silent
giant 4300 pumps. Last weekend I built a veggie filter; 24' X 1.9' X
18" deep. I am waiting for the liner to come in. I should have it up
and running by this weekend. Pond is in full sun most of the day.
In the bio filters, I have just stuck some arrow head and mint in just
to see what would happen. I looks like the mint and arrowhead are
living, putting down roots and my live. This morning I noticed I
could see a few inches deeper in the pond. Maybe the clouds and
cooler temps down here have helped. Any suggestions? I have been
assured by my neighbors (both ponders) that I have "plenty of
filtration" for my size pond (19' X 21' X 4.5' Irregular shaped)
We just go a quick huge storm here in the Springs. Any weather up
your way?
W. Dale

On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 07:16:07 -0600, lid wrote:

Have a great time camping! I hear the weather should be beautiful! I
also see that we got some snow on the Peak last night.

MattR wrote:
I have a big stock tank, too. Something like 3' x 4'. Not sure how many
gallons. But my pond is only 1300 gallons (roughly 13' x 8').

Weather up this way? If I could catch all the rain water I wouldn't
have to top my pond off for a year.

news.pcisys.net wrote:

1 100 gallon stock tank (Rubber maid) and 2 70 gallon stock tanks.
These are my bio/mechanical filters.

A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
A: Top-posting.
Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet?
--
Crashj
--
Crashj

I'm very sorry I offended your style preferences. I promise I'll never
do it again

Anyway, I prefer "top-posting". It might be because my browser shows all
the messages in a thread, so it's already top down, and all the quoted
stuff at the end is just a reference. Besides, I don't like wading down
through 500 lines of old thread to find the new stuff. So I guess we're
even.

But, to each his own. Let's just agree to disagree and I'll buy you a
beer some day.

Crashj wrote:

A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
A: Top-posting.
Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet?

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 23:12:59 GMT, MattR
wrote:

I'm very sorry I offended your style preferences. I promise I'll never
do it again

Anyway, I prefer "top-posting".

But, to each his own. Let's just agree to disagree and I'll buy you a
beer some day.
Crashj wrote:

A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
A: Top-posting.
Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet?

My only comment to your defense is that having the messages in
sequence only happens when you view all threads.
Otherwise, it's a deal. Yuengling Lager Light, if you please? And
yours?--
Crashj

I've never heard of Yuengling. I'll try one of those.

Crashj wrote:

My only comment to your defense is that having the messages in
sequence only happens when you view all threads.
Otherwise, it's a deal. Yuengling Lager Light, if you please? And
yours?--
Crashj

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 23:12:59 GMT, MattR wrote:

I'm very sorry I offended your style preferences. I promise I'll never
do it again

Anyway, I prefer "top-posting".

My only comment to your defense is that having the messages in
sequence only happens when you view all threads.
Crashj

Hey Crashj, you ever watched the show Monk? ;o)

Since I read all posts, normally top-posting is not big deal. Other than
when people top post something general..... i.e., "Thanks, I can really
appreciate that info." and they've deleted the info, so you have no idea
who or what they're referring to and thanking who for. Sometimes I top
post, sometimes I bottom post. But I always leave a little something so you
know to what I refer. ;o) ~ jan


~Power to the Porg, Flow On!~

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 23:12:59 GMT, MattR wrote:

I'm very sorry I offended your style preferences. I promise I'll never
do it again

Anyway, I prefer "top-posting".

My only comment to your defense is that having the messages in
sequence only happens when you view all threads.
Crashj

Hey Crashj, you ever watched the show Monk? ;o)

Since I read all posts, normally top-posting is not big deal. Other than
when people top post something general..... i.e., "Thanks, I can really
appreciate that info." and they've deleted the info, so you have no idea
who or what they're referring to and thanking who for. Sometimes I top
post, sometimes I bottom post. But I always leave a little something so you
know to what I refer. ;o) ~ jan


~Power to the Porg, Flow On!~

Morning, Matt!
Have a great time camping! I hear the weather should be beautiful! I
also see that we got some snow on the Peak last night.
Yeah, I agree that I am starting late. At least it will be ready to go
next season and I might have some clear water most of the 2005 season.
And my plants are shredded too! They look more like doilies! LOL. I
will be pruning today as some of the lilies have nice new leaves up
already. One looks to be at least 9 inches across. I will measure and
let you know.
I will keep you posted on the filter. If we get some warm weather, it
might kick in sooner than I expect. That would be nice for the last few
weeks of the season. Might even try covering the pond this winter.
Just a thought.
Take care and be safe!
W. Dale

MattR wrote:
I have a big stock tank, too. Something like 3' x 4'. Not sure how many
gallons. But my pond is only 1300 gallons (roughly 13' x 8'). Your pond
sounds huge, should look nice when it's all done. My media is a bunch
of cut up drinking straws. Odd thing is the straws got pushed to the
side so the water basically goes around the media. But it works! I
think I just have a vegie filter without the vegies. Or it's just a
green muck filter. I might just turn it into a vegie filter so let me
know how yours works.

The comment by your neighbors that you have plenty of filtration is
probably true for reducing ammonia but probably not for reducing pea
soup. I'm thinking your vegie filter will work fine. Unfortunately
you're starting late in the season and it might not start working until
it gets cold.

Weather up this way? If I could catch all the rain water I wouldn't
have to top my pond off for a year. It dumped up here. So my pond is
full but the water lillies still look ripped up from the hail. And it's
still dumping. And I'm going camping this weekend.

Matt


news.pcisys.net wrote:

1 100 gallon stock tank (Rubber maid) and 2 70 gallon stock tanks.
These are my bio/mechanical filters. Filter media: black floor
scrubber pads (cut up) and white floor scrubber pads. Two Silent
giant 4300 pumps. Last weekend I built a veggie filter; 24' X 1.9' X
18" deep. I am waiting for the liner to come in. I should have it up
and running by this weekend. Pond is in full sun most of the day.
In the bio filters, I have just stuck some arrow head and mint in just
to see what would happen. I looks like the mint and arrowhead are
living, putting down roots and my live. This morning I noticed I
could see a few inches deeper in the pond. Maybe the clouds and
cooler temps down here have helped. Any suggestions? I have been
assured by my neighbors (both ponders) that I have "plenty of
filtration" for my size pond (19' X 21' X 4.5' Irregular shaped)
We just go a quick huge storm here in the Springs. Any weather up
your way?
W. Dale