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Floating pond net

Discussion in 'Water Gardening' started by Lyn, Oct 8, 2007.

  1. Lyn

    Lyn Gardener

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    I am fed up with the net on my pond.
    I think it looks ugly and makes it difficult to care for the pond proberly.
    I have had problems with herons and cats.
    I now have a water shooter that shoots the water when the beam is broken.
    But I'm still not confident enough to take the net off.
    Just wondered as anyone ever tried this floating net .
    http://www.netfloat.co.uk/?gclid=CLOpwvj2_44CFQRIMAodvAO2uA
     
  2. daitheplant

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    Lyn, I have to admit it is the first time I have heard of this system. At first glance it looks like a good idea. But, although it will probably stop a fish from being taken, will it stop them from being harmed? Are you brave enough to try it out and let us know? David.
     
  3. walnut

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    Don't like the look of it myself looks like it could get in the way, when the plants grow through it it would be a right pain to catch a fish or work in the pond, I will not be trying it.
     
  4. Lyn

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    No I don't think I will be trying it.
    I just wondered if anyone else had .
    I'll stick with the water shooter and hope for the best.
    I had to take the net off , the pond was getting into such a mess .
    It's so hard to work on with a net and it started to look awful.
    I'll keep the net handy for the very cold nights when it freezes and I have to bring the water shooter indoors.
    Then I can thow it over at night.
    Luckily the pond is not that big about 8ft X 5ft so I can get the net back on with the help of hubby.
    Things we do. :rolleyes:
     
  5. walnut

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    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.
     
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