Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Good Bacteria
Good bacteria starts working at 52 F. As soon as water hits this temperature, add the good bacteria.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Waterlilies
Aren't they pretty?
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Wednesday, June 6, 2007
More Waterlilies
Love this.....
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Wednesday, June 6, 2007
More waterlilies
and these......
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Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Water Hyacinths
Water Hyacinths are flowering. They only seem to flower when they are planted in the bog.
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Thursday, October 4, 2007
Water Readings
Day is overcast @ 6:30 pm.
ph - 8.4
water temp 55.3 F
NO2
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Sunday, October 7, 2007
Koi Small Fry
Ended up removing 90-95% of the water in an effort to remove the baby koi. We took out 30 of the koi fry and gave them to Tammy. We kept 3 of the fry.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Skimmer
Bought skimmer from Tim at Totalily. Got a great price on it for end of year sale.
10.9.07 & 10.10.07 Michael put in the new skimmer. Looks like it has always been there - he did a great job!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
UV Light
Turned UV light back on. Pond is getting green. Water temps are fluctuating all week from 55F - 60F. Today the water temp is 60.8F.
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Saturday, October 27, 2007
Water readings
ph - 8.6
Water temp 56.7F
Readings taken at 1 pm
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Saturday, November 3, 2007
Pond tasks
Water temp 41.oF
Air Temp 28F
These readings were taken at 8:30 am
Cut back water plants and covered bog. Put net on pond. I am trying to winter over the shelf plants on the shelves.
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Thursday, November 22, 2007
Shut down
Water temp 48.6F
UV lights came in and were put away. All pumps, except the main falls were shut off and brought in.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Last pump brought in
Water temp 37F
The last pump was shut off and brought in. Melafix was added to the water. Net is still on the pond. Dave wants to overwinter with the net on the pond.
Deicers in pond
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Uggghhh! Snow~
The first measureable snow 3-4". Had to shovel. I don't like snow or winter!
This picture was taken through the back door and the screen. Not ready for this.
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