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Hi Alex
You could try adding....https://www.flowgrow.de/db/aquaticplants/pistia-stratiotes
These grow very quickly....even in aquariums!
I can send you some to get started.
I have some Bladder snails and Ramshorns...in my aquariums!
hoggie
https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/freds-new-pond-build.38900/
Fred could be the man to help you!
He has treated various fish in this thread,,,,;)
hoggie
Lovely......the neighbours will be jealous as hell.....:thumbup:
Bet the Mrs was pleased with the result.
One critique....move the bogwood....looks out of place;)
Nice work.....:clap:
Hi Alan
Welcome to the UKaps:thumbup:
Read this thread below it could guide you in what you want to achieve!
Clive is one of our most knowledgeable moderators.....;)
https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/little-shop-of-horrors-how-ei-frightened-the-gardener.123/#post-562
Cheers
hoggie
Your awake early;)
Hope all goes well Fred
Its bucketing down South so hopefully you will have decent weather and all goes well!
Your build is a inspiration what can be done....love it!
All the best!................:thumbup:
hoggie
Fred :thumbup:;)
Fantastic achievement.....its a testament of your patience and pond building skills plus all the DIY equipment tweaking!
Bet the neighbours where wondering what the hell was going on at first.......looks excellent!
Cheers
hoggie
Martins Quote
Tom the boxes you want are also known as 4 gallon water tanks, or they are also known as expansion tanks, (you may have a working one in your loft) I have used them before as a water feature sump.
I googled and just found some CLICK HERE Other suppliers of water tanks are...
Tom
Should be okay in the winter...buy 2 and put one inside the other for added safety.
You could always add a heater.....with the temperature set at a lower setting to keep it ice free.
Ive used these before for temporary housing fish and plants.
Add something to the bottom of the first one...
Hi Tom
Wilkinson's do all sorts of plastic boxes suitable for DIYing and you can have a lid.
Wouldn't cost that much....£5/6.00 for the larger sized ones.
hoggie
Hi
Get down to Wilkinsons and purchase 3 or 4 large plastic tubs...that would be a start.
If you've got a mate thats a angler he may have a net that you can use.
1 tub for plants.
1 for the fish immediately after you have caught them.
2 with clean water for transfer from the above.
I'm not sure...
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