Dug it about 12 years ago its matured nicelly.The big fish is the matriarch and a mother to a multitude.You can see the baby fish as they swim over the bigger ones as well if you look closely. Baby Goldfish are black so its hard to spot then sometimes.I love my pond.
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It is not at all a new idea of installing a fountain in a pond. In past we have found that many great people had beautiful fountains in the backyards of their forts and even the  common people had small fountains. In recent times the solar pond fountains are quite in demand are there are genuine reasons behind such popularity. 

Why Solar?

Most fountains have a pump for circulating the water through the system. The traditional fountains would be having water circulated under a lot of pressure that would actually make it go up in a spray and then fall back into the pond again. One of the most significant advantages that solar ones have over most other modern fountains is that it doesn’t require an electrical pump to keep functioning! 5. Non-solar fountains require wiring and electrical power which is not at all cost-effective on the long run.

The solar pond fountain consists of solar panel which has the capacity to convert the sunrays into electricity and thus it is cost effective.

And when there’s no sun?

Some solar fountains use electric cells which can be used at night. The garden becomes more decorative if you add colored lights to the fountains with the help of these electric cells.

Is it easy to install?

Due to no requirement for electric wires and power points the solar pond fountains can be installed without difficulty. Just positioning the fountain and the panel and it’s ready...unbelievably simple!Moreover, the lack of wiring facilitates you to position these fountains exactly where you wish. 

What about maintenance?

You have to not worry about the cleaning process of the solar fountains as such; they are cleaned in the same way the other fountains are cleaned. The only thing about which you need to be cautious is that whether the solar panel is clean and working properly.

Are there different types?

You have a very wide choice of solar pond fountains, especially when it comes to materials and designs. Right from simple models that spout water to more intricate and ornate designs, all are there to suit your tastes!Whatever your budget you will be able to find one suitable for your requirements.

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Here is my new (work in progress) stock tank goldfish and koi pond. It is 6ftx2ft and holds approx. 380 gallons. It has small Oranda and calico Ryukin goldfish as well as small koi and feeder goldfish. It has submerged and floating aquatic plants. The filter is a Tetra Pond FK6 fountain kit.

This is how I grow plants in my garden pond. May 20, 2011 using a Flip. You want to cover up the dirt as good as you can. I have an algae problem now because of too much nutrients coming outta the pots.
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June 30, 2008. My koi pond has magically cleared up over the last 6 days. I added a lot more water hyacinths suspended in a 4' X 10' minnow seine net from Wal Mart. This keeps the koi from eating and tearing up the plant roots. The plants use up the nutrients in the pond and the algae starve to death. Voila! Clear water.
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I would love to get my goldfish on a steady diet of all of the duckweed I have coming out of my planted tanks. I hope that they continue to eat it. Sometimes goldfish just stop eating certain plants for no reason. The back tanks are now planted with some sword off shoots. They are down in the dirt so they should be doing well.. I am wondering how much they will grow back there. Last year they were in too much sunlight and got torched.

Multibright 20w Underwater Garden Pond Light. Ground Spike, Four Interchangeable multi coloured lenses

• Underwater Projector Light ideal for lighting up waterfalls & Fountains
• Interchangeable Lenses
• 5 Metre Cable, 2 Year Manufactors Guarantee
• 20Watt Standard Halogen Bulb
• Ground Spike

Here we have a Ubbink Multibright 20 watt halogen underwater spot light for feature lighting in your pond. It is ideal for lighting up fountains or waterfalls and takes standard 20 watt halogenMR16 bulbs.

It comes complete with different colour filters, 5 metres of cable and an outside transformer. The light itself is 12 volt.

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High Performance Submersible Water Pond Pump 3000 L/H SKYISH ASP3000 Dirty Water Pond Filter Pump

• High performance submersible pond pump with ceramic shaft for increased wear resistance, can cope with dirt particles up to 6mm.
• Maxhead 2.5 m. Flow rate at 1 m head 1976 litres/hour. Flow rate at 2.0 m head 1440 litres/hour.
• Suitable for water courses, ponds, filter systems and waterfalls.
• Low power consumption - 35 Watts. Voltage 220-240v. Supplied with 10m cable. Hose Size 19 and 25 mm.
• GS/TUV and CE approved.

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begin. Below we have put together some of the best tips on how to create the best garden pond.Ask anybody who has a garden pond and they will tell you how much the pond has changed their garden. Not only does it provide a focal point for relaxing and enjoying your garden but it can also become a real haven for wonderful local wildlife. There are a few pointers to take into consideration that will ensure the success of your garden pond project

The BeginningIt is important to really plan your pond project, so don't just rush out and start buying material and pond equipment without considering the best way forward. The first thing is to draw up a plan of your pond and how you would like it to look.

Pond PositionThe next step is to plan the best position within your garden for the pond. Point to consider include the amount of sunlight the pond will receive during the year (if the pond is subjected to strong sunlight, algae may be encouraged to grow), distance from the house and household members such as children and pets, position in relation to trees (constantly clearing out leaves is not much fun).

Pond materialThere are several different types of material which you may choose to create your pond from, ranging from UPVC to concrete. Make sure that you consider what you want from your pond and where it will be positioned and discuss this with a specialist pond provider company. They will be able to best advise which material to use.

Digging out the pondCheck that there are no pipes or wires where you have decide to dig and then begin digging a hole in accordance with your plan. Remove any sharp stones or foreign debris which you might find. Think about creating shallower areas for wildlife and specific plants.

Fill the pondIt is best to allow the pond to fill with rainwater naturally rather than filling it with tap water. This is because tap water contains minerals which may encourage algae growth. If you have to fill it with tap water then discuss this with a pond specialist who may be able to give advice on specific products to prevent this problem.

LARGE MEGA (+15W UV) FILTER 6 STAGE BOX + FREE HYDRA POND FILTER BLANKET

• Filter Box Size 16.5" high x 24.75" long x 17.5" wide. Goldfish Pond size 2,000 glns/ 7,000 ltrs; Koi Carp Pond size 1,000 glns/4,500 ltrs max flow rate of 1,000 gph/4,500lph.
• Easy to install - High flow rate - 1.5" Inlet and 2" outlets
• Easy to clean full width spray bar (essential for today's current trend of using dirty water pumps)
• Multi stage filtration - Integral overflows
• Excellent value - Optional UVs - Free hose tails

The Yamitsu range of Mega Media filters are ideal for garden ponds up to 3,500 gallons (depending on stocking density). They are supplied complete with one of the most comprehensive media packages on the market. This ensures a very high level of biological and mechanical filtration. Their no-fuss design makes installation simple. They have been designed to enable partial burial if required.
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