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| I am interested in building a pond in my backyard. It would have no filter or pump but would be filled with oxygenating plants. I am concerned that it will be too difficult to clean and maintain the pond. Is it really that difficult to maintain a pond? |
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- Posted by ponderpaul 7a (My Page) on Sat, Mar 19, 11 at 19:48
| It can be hard, difficult and expensive. It depends on what you really enjoy. When you have fish, the water looks like pea soup, and you never see a fish for the algae, it can be down-right discouraging. But, you put in some elbow grease, the water clears and the fish follow you around the pond hoping for a hand-our, IT IS WORTH IT! With plants only your pond will get rather rank without some type of water circulation.  |
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- Posted by jennyb5149 3b (My Page) on Sat, Mar 19, 11 at 22:47
| Amen! Preach it PonderPaul! It can be a lot of work but it is oh so satisfying! Oh....and to answer the op's question. You can conceivably have a nice, clear water pond with fish and no cleaning if the pond is all in balance. i.e. enough shade, not too much nitrogen, phosphates etc. But as a still very green(literally and figuratively) ponder I am still trying to figure all that out. I know some of the seasoned ponders on here can make it happen but so far, I am relying on pumps, a fantastic filter and frequent vacuuming to keep my pond looking nice. No maintenance??? Not even close!! But still an amazing hobby that will consume you much to your delight! Jenny |
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- Posted by goodkarma_ 5b (My Page) on Sat, Mar 19, 11 at 23:39
| If you don't have fish it will be much easier to maintain. You will still need to clean it occasionally of leaves, and decaying plant material. |
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