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  1. Nellynelson23

    Rainwater collection for pond

    Just wondering peoples thoughts on if adding rainwater to my pond is a good idea. I set up a rain barrel under my downspout and placed the overflow into my pond only after the roof had been washed off thoroughly by a good hard rain. I live in the midwest ( North Dakota) so the pollution should...
  2. Nellynelson23

    Setup a Glass Fish Tank OUTSIDE

    Its possible but I think its going to be very difficult to keep the algae off the glass and also the filter from plugging up....you'll be cleaning it every day....the things that will help are a uv sterilizer and some algae treatment....I have it for my pond called accuclear....this treatment...
  3. Nellynelson23

    Pond Filter

    ADVICE HELP PLEASE!!!! I just ordered 500 1.5 inch bio balls and I am going to chop my media pads a little smaller because they are large and there isnt many edges to catch stuff and to increase the area as well.....any more help is appreciated!
  4. Nellynelson23

    Fish tank

    Do you mean loach?
  5. Nellynelson23

    Pond Filter

    I am running about 700-1000 gal/hr it will overflow...the water usually comes out pretty clean and then I dont have to worry about it overflowing onto the ground if the top filter pad becomes plugged up with debris. My water is always yellowish....Ive just seen ponds crystal clear and thats...
  6. Nellynelson23

    Pond Filter

    This is my filter. It is in the shed for storage since its winter in North Dakota right now. It is a 55gal barrel with flange outlet. The water is pumped through the center pvc into a swirl design pvc pipe to rotate and even out the water in the bottom of the barrel. Above that is a milk crate...
  7. Nellynelson23

    Pond Filter

    I am looking into pond filters and I was wondering what people recommend. I have a 1035gal pond and about 18 koi...some getting large. I have been using a 2000gal/hr fishmate pump, a 36 watt uv sterilizer as of now im using a 55 gal homemade filter filled about 3/4 of the way with various...
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