New Pond in Ottawa

[4x6x2gold]

Here are pictures of my new pond

 

[addy1]

Very nice, good work! Love the rocks.

 

[angler]

good job, i like your waterfall, water looks nice and clear too.

Mick

 

[99SRXMAN]

They are going to hate those rocks in the pond watch out..LOL

 

[hewhoisatpeace]

Looks good. I'm still looking for a cheap, accessible cover for my skimmer, too.

 

[DrDave]

They are going to hate those rocks in the pond watch out..LOL

You are right.
4x6, Please do some searching on rocks and take note of the consequences so you may do a little corrective action. :dunno:

 

[4x6x2gold]

What about the rocks? Are they bad? I thought they helped filter out fish poo?

 

[okiee]

I think ponds this size are so pretty. Love the rocks!

 

[addy1]

What about the rocks? Are they bad? I thought they helped filter out fish poo?

If you have fish, koi, they poop a lot, the poop and other stuff gets trapped in the rocks on the bottom. Unless you keep it clean, by vacuuming, sweeping etc. it tends to become septic, ie full of bad stuff. Also it helps algae grow. Some people have rocks without an issue, but they have good water flow and keep the bottom clean.

But they do look pretty when kept clean.

 

[4x6x2gold]

How can I hide my waterfall basin?

 

[addy1]

How can I hide my waterfall basin?

rocks are good for that. Is it in the first picture? black and curved bottom? left side of the picture?

 

[DrDave]

Plant wirey vine around it. In no time at all it will cover everything. My waterfall looks like a big Chia Pet.

 

[DrDave]

This is wirey vine.

 

[addy1]

This is wirey vine.

Survive the cold? Yep just checked down to zone 5

 

[4x6x2gold]

Thanks Addy1 you answered my question before I asked it. (the vine in the cold)