Jasmine asked:


Hello, i have decided to build a garden pond in my back yard because my comets were getting too big for their tank, so I’ve already looked up some websites on the matter and i was just wondering aside from the construction, is there anything else i need to consider? What type of plants should i have? I might go away on holiday so will they be okay for a few weeks? Will they eat the plants? How often will I need to change or top up the water? Thanks in advance

Isin

Rocky asked:


I recently moved into a house with a big pond which holds about 5000-6000 liters but it is only 40cm deep. I am not sure if the last owners kept fish in there as it is brightly painted with waterproof paint. It is an actual pond but I’m not sure for fish. I would like to dig deeper and use liner but I cant as it is a brick / cement pond and we cant make major changed to it but a few plants. We also cant raise it.

Illa

corona75 asked:


I have a fountain that is being repaired. It will take entirely too much work to completely remove all the paint. Any chips or cracks are being repaired, but now that the pieces are about finished, I am ready to paint. The problem is that nobody can give me a definite answer about which paint will bond to cement (cast stone) as well as previously painted surfaces. I bought some pool paint from Lowe’s that recommended sanding any previously painted surfaces with 80 grit prior to using. I was going to paint this fountain with at least 3 coats of this stuff and ensure that it completely drys between application. I was also considering one last coat with a sealer, but I have no idea about that either. Will my plan work, or can you make some suggestions. I’m looking to hear from a professional in paint or painting ponds/fountains/pools. Thanks.

Edgar

Bunny asked:


I have a butyl liner in my pond which is black. My son wants to change it into a splash pool, and I was wondering if you can paint the liner? Are there any paints that adhere to butyl liners?
Thanks

Marnie

Jared S asked:


you have to seal a cement pond so the lime doesnt leach out and kill the fish, I know about pond shield (epoxy) and the rubber paint but those are both expensive ($70-$125). Is there anything else I can use that wont leach chemicals out and harm the fish?
pool paint requires the concrete to sit for 60 days, my concrete is only about 3 weeks old. I know a masonry sealant would work but my town doesnt have any, not even at wal mart.

Sandhya

Niel asked:


We are considering adding a garden to our backyard, and we understand we need a pump. The place where we want the pond is too far away from the house to be grid powered. We considered solar and wind powered pumps, but we don’t have enough sun or wind. I was wondering if there is a working perpetual machine, such as a perpetual water wheel. If so, can u send me a picture/video. THANKS!!!

Ardyce

little big mama asked:


I have several large tubs made from black neoprene which gets very hot in sunlight.If I can paint them a lighter color it will reduce the accumulated heat and possibly made into a Lily pond.

Jun

Shannon asked:


The pump runs 24 hours a day. I am wondering the probable cost per day. And — if you know — will it harm the pump to turn it off for a week at a time? I don’t know the size of the pump as it is at the bottom of the 4 foot, by 4 foot by 4 foot pool, pumping to an upper level and re-circulating. An estimate of cost will be useful for someone living in a relatively high power cost district. Thanks.

Hedda

Frank asked:


Hello,

I have a very small pond, maybe 70 gallons…It is in the middle of our patio and has 3 large waterfalls going into it with a small stream with another 3 small waterfalls…

To help keep it clean, I am putting tube socks over the intake valves on the pumps…While we never planned on any wild life, a frog moved in, and we want to make sure he is healthy.

The water gets a little stinky because he eats a ton…I am considering putting in some plants. Will this make the water dirtier or cleaner? I have been changing the water weekly and adding some of the stuff from my aquarium to de-chlorinate it..

Are Plants a good or bad idea?

Dominica

Ron M asked:


I am planning to use Elastomeric paint to water proof my small pond. Is it safe for the fishes?

If not what should I use?

Vita