In fun what is the one thing you dont like or hate about the hobby?

[brokensword]

Having 11 holes in a liner and only 10 fingers...

 

[fishin4cars]

Probably the worst part of the Hobby IMO is losing a fish, or usually in my case losing multiple fish and losing my favorites at the same time. Between Water snakes, Heron attacks, Owl attacks, and accidents it has taken it's toll on me mentally. Each time it seems to effect me more and more. Lately I have been helping others with pond issues and it seems I always get a call when some has a problem with a favorite fish and seeing them lose them here and there is also getting harder. Leaves a lost feeling inside when you do all you can to help someone out. Scope, scrape, identify, help treat and then have to inform them that it didn't make it. Don't get me wrong, It's extremely rewarding when I can help save one, or help assist in fixing a minor issue before it becomes something major. So the pluses still do out weigh the minuses.

 

[CometKeith]

I hate after having a warm day or two in the spring when the fish suddenly wake up and are flying around in the pond, and then the temps go back into the 30's and 40's and the fish stop moving for another month.

 

[snoozer]

Dropping a lily pot when fertilizing them. I always seem to lose my grip on one or two and they always land upside down dumping muck and gravel all over.

 

[JohnHuff]

Having 11 holes in a liner and only 10 fingers...

You've never heard of that joke about counting to 11 have you? On the other hand, your name answers my question.

 

[Nova]

I don't have to worry about caring for lilies, the koi killed them all. The fake owl standing guard near the pond has kept the Barred Owl from coming back. Cleaning filters is not great fun but the fish do like the earthworms I have found in the filters. I guess I hate not having a bigger pond. LOL

 

[Big Lou]

Battling the Loch Ness like monster in our pond is somewhat nerve racking.

 

[addy1]

maryland vines that seem to grow everywhere...................... and weeds going crazy this wet spring.

my pond is so simple, very little maintenance., except grooming lilies, and the wading is nice on our hot humid days.

 

[Tula]

I dislike the short "season" of ponding. Lots of work / effort , and can only enjoy for summer

 

[Mmathis]

Cleaning / changing filters!

I don't like anything where it requires multiple steps & multiple pieces of equipment -- like when you have to get out and set up stuff, then put it all away.

 

[HARO]

WINTER! Especially the six-month variety we had this year!
John

 

[mrsclem]

Moving pea gravel for the bog. 40 bags put in the bog and then we moved it. It's been shut down for 3 years with only rain water. 25 bags today so we don't have to clean the muck out of the old one!

 

[Tony]

My, my...seems to be more reasons to not have a pond than to have one.
Shovel temporarily put aside.

 

[RobAmy]

My, my...seems to be more reasons to not have a pond than to have one.
Shovel temporarily put aside.

Not really for us. We love the little Eco system we have here. The pleasures sure outweigh the efforts.

 

[dieselplower]

My, my...seems to be more reasons to not have a pond than to have one.
Shovel temporarily put aside.

Dont get discouraged! I didn't post anything cause I don't have any problems! Build the pond correctly and it's a breeze to maintain.