ellert
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I've got a ~400 gal preform above-ground pond that I just finished up this spring. It sits in the corner of our yard and is quite pleasant. I've got two plants that are thriving in the pond, so I'm not too worried about my algae problem (I'll have koi in there in a week or two). But, what gets me is all of the dirt, grass, dead leaves, etc. that collects on the bottom. It's getting so bad now that it's difficult to see the bottom. I'd like to watch the fish swim around (when I get them), but I can't right now because it's so murky. What's the best way of cleaning up all this stuff at the bottom? The only thing I can think of is a vacuum device that's used in pools, but you need a source of vacuum, a place to catch the crud, and a water return nozzle. Any thoughts?