Before I placed all the rock around edges. I lifted all that I could with my little Kubota which is my favorite toy. Also dug most of it out with it and the rest with shovel. Have completely pumped it out 3 times and pressure washed the whole thing and refilled. I like clear water and had a hard time at first getting it. Bought a test kit and now know enough to test water regularly. We have well water and that has its own problems as it is high in iron. My swimming pool is also a problem with water quality but over the years I usually can clear it up with the right chemicals. When I refill ponds I use Proform-C which keeps desease down. For reg. maintenance I use enzymes about every 2 mos. Start up isn't cheap but doing all the work ourselves really saved us a lot. My husb. did all wiring and plumbing and I'm the greatest ditch digger for the piping.« Return to the thread "Pics of smaller ponds wanted and installment info"
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