Comments on: Chlorinating new pond and waterfall? http://yourrockgarden.com/485/chlorinating-new-pond-and-waterfall/ Do It Yourself Gardening and Landscape Design Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:15:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: taximomuv3 http://yourrockgarden.com/485/chlorinating-new-pond-and-waterfall/comment-page-1/#comment-1523 taximomuv3 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:09:59 +0000 http://yourrockgarden.com/485/chlorinating-new-pond-and-waterfall/#comment-1523 I'd definitely add plants to make it look more like a pond instead of a sterile swimming pool. Although nicely done, it really looks out of place without them (no offense intended). If you're not into plants, fish or a natural-looking pond, you can add algaecide which is sold in the pond section but I would complete the design and add plants at the very least. They will help keep the pond clear, although you should refrain from adding anymore bleach for at least a week before adding any.<br><b>References : </b><br> I’d definitely add plants to make it look more like a pond instead of a sterile swimming pool. Although nicely done, it really looks out of place without them (no offense intended). If you’re not into plants, fish or a natural-looking pond, you can add algaecide which is sold in the pond section but I would complete the design and add plants at the very least. They will help keep the pond clear, although you should refrain from adding anymore bleach for at least a week before adding any.
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]]> By: Sera S http://yourrockgarden.com/485/chlorinating-new-pond-and-waterfall/comment-page-1/#comment-1522 Sera S Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:53:59 +0000 http://yourrockgarden.com/485/chlorinating-new-pond-and-waterfall/#comment-1522 I once heard that vinegar would do the trick.<br><b>References : </b><br> I once heard that vinegar would do the trick.
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]]> By: meanolmaw http://yourrockgarden.com/485/chlorinating-new-pond-and-waterfall/comment-page-1/#comment-1521 meanolmaw Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:23:59 +0000 http://yourrockgarden.com/485/chlorinating-new-pond-and-waterfall/#comment-1521 with nothing living there, you could use the same chemicals as for swimming pools.... in fact, I heartily suggest you stop with the Clorox as it will decay any seals in your pump and there goes that!.... if all else fails, get you a UV sterilizer to go on line between the filter and the outlet for the waterfall and the green is history.... one for your sized pond shouldn't run but a hundred or so.....petsmart would have them, even....<br><b>References : </b><br> with nothing living there, you could use the same chemicals as for swimming pools…. in fact, I heartily suggest you stop with the Clorox as it will decay any seals in your pump and there goes that!…. if all else fails, get you a UV sterilizer to go on line between the filter and the outlet for the waterfall and the green is history…. one for your sized pond shouldn’t run but a hundred or so…..petsmart would have them, even….
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]]> By: renpen http://yourrockgarden.com/485/chlorinating-new-pond-and-waterfall/comment-page-1/#comment-1520 renpen Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:44:59 +0000 http://yourrockgarden.com/485/chlorinating-new-pond-and-waterfall/#comment-1520 Nice looking pond. Have you thought about putting some potted water plants in the pond to give it a more natural feel? There are a lot of plants to choose from and most are easy care if you keep them in pots. Some shade around the pond will keep the algae under control and reduce evaporation. There are many good sites on pond care.<br><b>References : </b><br> Nice looking pond. Have you thought about putting some potted water plants in the pond to give it a more natural feel? There are a lot of plants to choose from and most are easy care if you keep them in pots. Some shade around the pond will keep the algae under control and reduce evaporation. There are many good sites on pond care.
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]]> By: grannygrunt28391 http://yourrockgarden.com/485/chlorinating-new-pond-and-waterfall/comment-page-1/#comment-1519 grannygrunt28391 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:05:59 +0000 http://yourrockgarden.com/485/chlorinating-new-pond-and-waterfall/#comment-1519 You might want to consider something that is not harmful to brids and wild life , BECAUSE they will use it. Did you build it? Very nice. I did mine it's about 2000 gals with fish and plants sorry no picture. Specially formulated for Larger water fountains that may be used by birds, fish, pets, plants, and other aquatic wildlife. Use large fountain cleaner to help ensure clear sparkling water and to keep water filters and pumps free from organic debris. All natural ingredients and non-toxic. (16 oz Treats 6400 Gallons of Water) http://www.aquatecfountains.com/proddetail.asp?prod=12402<br><b>References : </b><br>above link self You might want to consider something that is not harmful to brids and wild life , BECAUSE they will use it.
Did you build it? Very nice.
I did mine it’s about 2000 gals with fish and plants sorry no picture.

Specially formulated for Larger water fountains that may be used by birds, fish, pets, plants, and other aquatic wildlife. Use large fountain cleaner to help ensure clear sparkling water and to keep water filters and pumps free from organic debris. All natural ingredients and non-toxic. (16 oz Treats 6400 Gallons of Water)
http://www.aquatecfountains.com/proddetail.asp?prod=12402
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