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Fri, Sep 17, 10 at 19:28
| I'm building a new pond dimensioned at 12'x 8' x 4'deep.
3' below ground and 20" above ground. Above ground portion will have 4x4 posting and 2"thick x10"wide wood. I wanted to stain ( with oil base decking stain varnish ) all the wood before construction. My concern is that on the edging after the stain has dried up water splashed on it and get into the pond. Will the water be poisonous and cause harm to the koi due to the stained wood. Has any one used stained wood around the pond? Any feedback would be welcome. |
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- Posted by sleeplessinftwayne z4-5 IND (My Page) on Sun, Sep 19, 10 at 17:17
| Hey, there. This topic has come up several times over the years but I'm not able to give you a definite answer. At least no one has reported a definite negative result. I did read that redwood and cedar can release a natural oil that isn't good for fish but I can't remember which of my piles of references has that bit of info. If it was my pond, I would contact the manufacturer. Good luck. |
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