I've been given a 170L pons (70*70*35) and am considering livestock options - mainly for the purpose of mosquito control.
1)Ideally I'd like to avoid electric cables (which means no filtration/air pump).
Honey blue-eyes are an option.
I'm thinking of of paradise fish. I've been told these need to come inside during the summer.
2) If I do need a filter/pump what size would I need?
thanks
Setting Up A Small Pond
Started by meganj, Oct 01 2011 12:55 PM
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#1
Posted 01 October 2011 - 12:55 PM
#2
Posted 01 October 2011 - 05:27 PM
hate to burst your bubble but you will need to run some sort of filter/airation
#3
Posted 01 October 2011 - 06:04 PM
I've got a few honey blue eyes I can give you Megan.
Another good fish for small ponds is White Cloud Mountain Minnows...maybe 10 or so in a pond your size
I think you'll be fine without filtration/aeration...keep the pond lightly stocked and put some nice lilies, reeds or whatever in to help keep the water healthy.
Another good fish for small ponds is White Cloud Mountain Minnows...maybe 10 or so in a pond your size
I think you'll be fine without filtration/aeration...keep the pond lightly stocked and put some nice lilies, reeds or whatever in to help keep the water healthy.
#4
Posted 01 October 2011 - 11:30 PM
QUOTE (Arcturus @ Oct 1 2011, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another good fish for small ponds is White Cloud Mountain Minnows...
these guys will live anywhere pretty much without filtration too.... but motorbike frogs will eat their eggs.....
#5
Posted 02 October 2011 - 09:27 AM
Thanks for answering, guys.
Arcturus, I'll pm you :-)
I'm thinking of extending the depth of the pond to 60cm with pond liner. At present it is only 35cm deep. How much wider should I make it? I'm thinking of having a "step" from the deeper part to the shallower part.
It will get morning sun and afternoon shade.
Thanks.
Arcturus, I'll pm you :-)
I'm thinking of extending the depth of the pond to 60cm with pond liner. At present it is only 35cm deep. How much wider should I make it? I'm thinking of having a "step" from the deeper part to the shallower part.
It will get morning sun and afternoon shade.
Thanks.
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