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Offline darthpaul

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Paul's Raised Pond
« on: March 23, 2011, 01:14:43 PM »
Here is my 175 gallon raised pond, I need to add some new plants to it before the blanket weed takes hold! Currently I have an iris and lilly from my dad and some Elodea in the bottom. Advice on what to add needed!

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Re: Paul's Raised Pond
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2011, 02:14:01 PM »
I would add floaters..  Lots of floating plants..

Also, most hygrophylas will do well on our summers.
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Re: Paul's Raised Pond
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2011, 07:25:24 PM »
Just seen this, looks nice, any fish yet?
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Re: Paul's Raised Pond
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2011, 08:56:55 PM »
looking really nice and must admit i was thinking of trying to get a clear view one for the front room at one stage but went with what i have now
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Paul's Raised Pond
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2011, 09:21:19 PM »
I am thinking of a pond, but on a far smaller scale.  I think it will be the nano of the pond world and will be in a half barrel or something.

Just need to make sure mrs pt does not spot it until it is in the garden! ;)
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Re: Paul's Raised Pond
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2011, 10:19:25 PM »
Lost 1 of my fish to a heron it seems this week and another has a white scar down his back and they are very nervous! So need to get planting and get them more cover. Tony we need to chat :D
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Re: Paul's Raised Pond
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2011, 10:32:59 PM »
I am here - if you want to call me!!!
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Re: Paul's Raised Pond
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2011, 10:48:05 AM »
I'd be very surprised if a Heron could get anything in there. They need to wade in usually don't they?
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Re: Paul's Raised Pond
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2011, 11:55:11 AM »
Noooooo!

Herons can sit on the side of the raised ponds and pick the fish out as it sees fit...

they are equipped with a fishing rod round here!!!
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Re: Paul's Raised Pond
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2011, 04:13:48 PM »
Quote from: frosties on April 15, 2011, 11:55:11 AM
Noooooo!

Herons can sit on the side of the raised ponds and pick the fish out as it sees fit...

they are equipped with a fishing rod round here!!!

Otherwise known as a beak (bill?) *;D*
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