[MWG] Today's Pond Q&A
------------------------------- Today's Pond Q&A In this issue: - ROCKS IN THE POND - SHOULD I LEAVE THEM OR TAKE THEM OUT? ----------------------------- Question> I have a 1,000 gallon pond. I have several Koi in my pond and they are doing fine. My question is next spring when I will be cleaning the pond and was informed that all the small rocks in the bottom of the pond should be removed since all they do is gather muck. I was told this is a Aquascape system, and that most pond builders recommend that small rocks not be placed in the bottom of the pond. I have a thick rubber lining, and I have large stones that would fit nicely in the bottom of the pond forming some type of decoration, and it would make it easier to vacuum out any muck and sludge. What is your advice as far as removing these small stones next year? Thank You, - Ed. Williams ========== @SK Carolyn ============= Have a pond question? Just send it in to: Carolyn@macarthurwatergardens.com and our own in-house pond expert will try and answer it for you! Write "POND" in the subject line for immediate attention! ==================================== Answer> Hi, Ed, I wish all my questions were this easy! I say remove the stones, by all means. But don't replace them with large ones. Leave the bottom uncluttered. That will make cleaning even easier and you will be able to see dirt as it collects. Even large rocks will collect some dirt around its base. And no dirt is good dirt in a pond. The Aquascape system works beautifully, but it relies on a service person coming once a year to do the thorough cleaning. I mean, to really blast the crud out of it, which is something most homeowners are really not prepared to do on their own. In about 18 months, if not done, the system would crash and there would be a fish kill. I know people who have this type of system and have invested in heavy-duty power washers and holding tanks for their fish so they can do the work themselves every spring. I guess you just have to know which type of person you are. Are you the type that wants to be up to their eyeballs in the pond or the type that wants to come home from a days work and enjoy their pond? Do you have the time and desire (and strength, which I have not) to do all that work? Do you have the resources to hire someone to do the work every spring? If so, by all means leave the stones in the bottom of the pond. - Carolyn == Happy Pondkeeping! Brett Fogle MacArthur Water Gardens www.macarthurwatergardens.com © MacArthur Water Gardens 1698 SW 16th ST Boca Raton, FL 33486 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This email is never sent without permission. You (or someone using your email address) bought something from MacArthur Water Gardens, or signed up for our newsletter, affiliate program, mini-course or requested a fr^e report.. The information we have on file is Your name: Friend Your email: If you wish to be removed from this list, simply click once on the link below.
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