Water Gardening

http://www.stroudvalleysproject.org/CamPeakPond.html?name=CAMPOND Our pond was empty within weeks when the livestock were moved away.The clay dried and cracked at the waterline because the Cow's hooves had kept it puddled as they drank.

I presume these are Common Toads which would normally be hibernating outside. They will be ok in the greenhouse but the fluctuating temperatures might stop them from hibernating properly. They would need to be able to get out in order to breed by march.

The pond is only about 4-5' long and 3' wide (one of those pre-formed shaped things). I have some netting (one of the many things my kind seller left for me) so I will have a go at protecting the fish.

Hi Lyn, Your fish died from Dropsy, a comon condition in cold weather. It can also be due to a bacterial infection. check the link below. John.http://www.absolute-koi.com/prod531.html

It looks like a speckled wood from here Pete. (The butterfly that is, not the eucy.) But what's it doing in walnut's garden? Mine maybe which is slightly reminiscent of a wild wood/bomb site hybrid. :D

Lyn I had a frame (speedframe)1" square stainless steel and fitted the net to that then I just lifted it off when maintaining the pond it was easy, the only problem was I needed the frame for a more urgent project and cut the frame up but I will get around to making another.

Wg is right Lyn the net or a grille is a good option they will also stop fish jumping out, this year I went in the garden at dusk doing my last round up and found my biggest Koi dry almost dead near the back door , they had been frisky all day chasing round the pond and she had jumped out ,I...

How about joining your local freecycle network and advertising them on there. I know someone that did that here and successfully managed to rehome loads of excess fish and plants. You might also pick up a few things you need/would like in the process! I got a belfast sink and a water butt from...

Periods of bright sunshine can cause algae to bloom this in turn can overcome your filter so the balance can be affected by the weather.

I think it is your pump! One hot day last year a friend turned off her pump and went away for a few days. When she returned all her fish had died and she was so upset.I think they need the pump/filter to oxygenate the water. When we first created a water garden with fish we didn't...

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mine died, so i recyled it

Hi Gilly,Yep, I'd have to place a rockery around it with nooks and crannies for the frogs etc and my main garden isn't ready for that yet.I think I'll wait as if I put the wine barrel on my patio with a couple of fish there really isn't much shelter from the sun (Ha Ha Ha the sun!!!!).TO

I read about a snake in a pond in another topic on here (and saw the pic).... I have concluded that I would freak if I found one in my pond!

I put in a decent filter just as you said and the fish and plants are happy. keeps the water clean too.thank you Walnut

Hi Fred;I think your pond looks great! I am by no means knowlegable about this sort of thing but just wanted to put this forward.We have six fish in our back garden and over the course of the winter and spring they were virtually non existant. For quiet awhile I thought they had been eaten,...

mmmmm.....Mulder........ he can come and solve my mysteries anyday!!! :D :D

Great pic though!

Ooh I'd love a pond!! Well done on getting it in and level....sounds like quite a job!! Can't wait to see piccies as it develops

could an animal have got them?