Recently built a fish pond and used railroad ties around the edges. Can this hurt the fish?

Donna D asked: These railroad ties are 20 years old, but you can still smell the creosote. The pond water does not actually touch the ties, but rainwater will run off them into the pond. If I need to coat them with something to prevent this, what product would I use?Casandra

Posted on November 29, 2008 Filed Under Garden & Landscape | 6 Comments

how do i know if there are crawdads in my pond?

bran asked: i have never seen them in it before but the pond has been there for a whileJulina

Posted on November 27, 2008 Filed Under Fishing | 4 Comments

Does Water Lettuce have seeds? If yes, where can I buy the seeds for planting in my fish ponds?

Lucky Martin asked: I have a Catfish Farm of 8 ponds and I wish to grow Water Lettuse in them to extend the use of the pond water. I have not found the water lettuce plant or its seeds to serve my purpose. I shall be pleased get a good contact from where I can [...]

Posted on November 27, 2008 Filed Under Garden & Landscape | 5 Comments

What makes a large pond pump “go to ground”?

gardenia asked: I’ve been operating a 5000 GPH pond pump in my large backyard pond. It has stopped working and knocks out the GFIC (ground fault interrupter circuit). This is the third large pump that has had this problem. It starts and runs for 15 min. and then clicks off. [...]

Posted on November 23, 2008 Filed Under Garden & Landscape | 2 Comments

Pond?

Martha R asked: any one got like 10 pros and 10 cons to having a pond?Adorne

Posted on November 20, 2008 Filed Under Fish | 4 Comments

My fish pond pump made a high pitched hum yesterday and today it doesn’t work at all? Do I need to replace it?

michellee asked: I have a 7 year old pump in a 1600 gallon pond with a two foot waterfall. The pump has always worked well but this year when I put it in the pond it had a high pitched whine but worked. The whine got louder the longer it was on. I unplugged it [...]

Posted on November 18, 2008 Filed Under Garden & Landscape | 11 Comments

Are there any websites or suggestions for care of natural ponds?

Ironman asked: We have a 1/2 acre natural pond and can only find information on water garden type ponds. Our fish consist of bass, bream, and minnows not goldfish. Someone HELP!Masa

Posted on November 17, 2008 Filed Under Fish | 2 Comments

Does anyone know any public turtle ponds in orange county, CA?

freshjive asked: I have 2 RES and i cant find the time to take care of them anymore. I was wondering if there are any ponds or such that i can drop my turtle off at and let them live there. The ponds must be inhabited by other turtles too, so i know that it [...]

Posted on November 17, 2008 Filed Under Reptiles | 6 Comments

What has the most fish in it this time of year, little ponds, big lakes, the Bay (ocean), or tidal rivers?

Ole Baby B asked: I want I to know if a lot fish are still in freshwater ponds or if I should go to the bay, or tidal rivers. Does the size of a pond make a difference? What is good to go fishing in now?Laurice

Posted on November 15, 2008 Filed Under Fishing | 6 Comments

how can i clear up the water on my decorative garden ponds?

ACE asked: I just built 2 outdoor decorative garden ponds and they will not clear up. what should i do other than buy a 600$ filter and pump?Narida

Posted on November 8, 2008 Filed Under Garden & Landscape | 6 Comments

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