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Is my pond healthy?

11 years ago

The parrots feather are growing fast, maybe too fast. Should I remove some from the pond? Does the water look OK to you guys? I have 2 gold fish, and some other small fish that I don't know where they came from. I don't feed the fish anything, they just eat whatever is in there. Lots of tadpoles are in the pond too. Thanks,

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waterbug_guy
11 years ago
What are the results of your water tests? Can't tell from pictures.
newgen
Original Author
11 years ago
I haven't done any test. do places like Home Depot have a test kit?
Thanks,
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waterbug_guy
11 years ago
Better kits available online. Drops, not strips. Minimum tests are ammonia, KH GH. You can also take water samples to most pet stores and they'll test for free and try to sell you a bunch of stuff you don't need and can hurt the pond.
newgen
Original Author
11 years ago
I'll take a water sample to Petsmart and have them do a test.
Thanks,
buyorsell888
11 years ago
That is Anacharis not parrot's feather. It harms nothing. No reason to remove it. Fish and tadpoles like to nibble on it.

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