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I have a pond!
J.D.:
If there are fish in there, the best time is during the winter, as water temperatures are colder, meaning oxygen levels are higher and the fish have a better chance of surviving in low water levels if you intend to drain it to clear it out. I do know what I'm on about, I work as a fisheries consultant and am doing my second degree in Fishry Management.
lee celtic:
Might be worth getting a couple of rain water butts on the go so you have a good supply of fresh water before you start,
And while your at it can you do a couple for me as the welsh water people have stuffed up again and poisoned the whole county :-> :->
Lord Shagg-Pyle:
--- Quote from: J.D. on September 02, 2008, 20:20:51 ---If there are fish in there, the best time is during the winter, as water temperatures are colder, meaning oxygen levels are higher and the fish have a better chance of surviving in low water levels if you intend to drain it to clear it out. I do know what I'm on about, I work as a fisheries consultant and am doing my second degree in Fishry Management.
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I don't intend to drain it, just clear some of the excess weed, plant debris and chavs that seem to have built up in the bottom. I also intend to cut back some of the plants that are growing round it to get a bit more light to it. Perhaps I'll try and to some before and after shots! How sad is that? :roll:
zulublue:
JD is spot on, do it now as Spring is quite a testing time for ponds as all the <edit> has lay dormant on the bottom and when the water warms up is can take the oxygen out of the water, I too have worked in the aquatics game from importing to selling to keeping, if you are unsure once you have done the clean out ask you local aquatic centre to test the water, you will need dechlorinator anyhow to help remove the chemicals in your tap water.
regarding the newts, I think the Great crested are a protected species so you are very lucky to have them, If possible set aside some of the old pond water with some plants in and keep the newts in there while you change the water, providing you have a good surface area in the makeshift pond I would keep the newts in there for a week until the new water has settled, but please make sure the newts can get out if needed.
Lord Shagg-Pyle:
today I made a start. Loads of weed comes out with some left in to breathe. Fish? My Gawd, the beggars have been busy! There are loads of 'em! And frogs! Looks like the newts have gone walkabouts though. All the reeds and shrubs around have been slashed back, so I can actually see what is there. It looks like a defoliant has there, but that should grow back in the spring.
Beer now, then shower, coz I ming! I'd forgotren who 'odourific' pond mud is! :->
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