Hello from Philadelphia

[jjmosc]

Hi, I have .1 acre pond fed from black horse creek in chester county Pa. Pond has a waterfall in dam feeding a spillway and returning to creek. Loaded with fish and all types of aquatic life!

 

[TheFishGuy]

Welcome to the forum! Sounds more like a natural pond than a garden pond, but there are some members here with natural ponds ( I believe? )

 

[jjmosc]

Well it is man made but it is not a garden pond for sure. Just fishing for some ideas. No pun intended

 

[Mmathis]

Hello and welcome! Can we see pictures? It sounds lovely!

 

[jjmosc]

It's a lot of work but we enjoy it

 

[TheFishGuy]

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It's a lot of work but we enjoy it

Very nice!

 

[j.w]

@jjmosc

 

[JRS]

Welcome! Wonderful spot you have there.

 

[GBBUDD]

WELCOME ... ok so what kinda ideas are you looking for ? how to control the algae? what type of algae or aquatic plants are growing in the pond do i see pickerel rush ? more pics help for what ever questions you m ight have

 

[addy1]

Welcome to our forum! Neat looking pond!

 

[JamieB]

Nice. No goldfish for you, it ties into natural water ways.

 

[GBBUDD]

I'd think any stocking of fish in your pond even if they are found in the stream that feeds your pond will require an environmental review and permit G O O D L U C K WITH THAT

 

[Doctor mcboy]

nice i like the rock pond edging

 

[jjmosc]

I'd think any stocking of fish in your pond even if they are found in the stream that feeds your pond will require an environmental review and permit G O O D L U C K WITH THAT

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I'd think any stocking of fish in your pond even if they are found in the stream that feeds your pond will require an environmental review and permit G O O D L U C K WITH THAT
[/QUOTE]This pond has been supporting a thriving ecosystem for over 20 years. Numerous types of fish, mud bugs, frogs. turtles a few snakes, dragonflies and a some unwelcome heron and muskrats. Unfortunately no goldies or koi yet. I personally have not introduced anything. Mother nature at her best!

 

[GBBUDD]

I'm just speaking from having worked with many environmentalist from all over the country. And personal experience where a condo association tried to control algae in a pond. The desired solution was grass carp but they had to install a gate across the in and out feed and the fish had to be sterilized.