A Pond Grows in Brooklyn

[DrHarryLopez]

I did some maintenance on the pumps (2 - Dolphin AmpMaster 3000's.) Cleaned and greased them, connected them but I think something is stuck in the drain or an air leak

I'm going to redo the plumbing which connects the Stream and Bottom drains into the leaf trap.

I found my pond thread (ie picture book from ten yrs ago) which actually shows that I built the pond ten years ago!

Here I'm emptying the pond. As you can see I have several pot and even tubs of lillies that are 9 to 10 yrs old. I'm going to propagate them in the next week or so if anyone wants and root or two. I have Light Pink, White, and a darker pink/red lillies. They had fancy names but I forgot them.

 

[Staaan]

And here is the mad scientist at work... Hehehe

 

[DrHarryLopez]

And here is the mad scientist at work... Hehehe

Thanks Stan. Ya'll ever wonder where I find the time? Pond took nearly 2 hrs to empty, I put all the fish in a 40g bin while I tried to clean up the bottom of the pond. Brrrrrr that water was cold!

 

[anthony27]

lmao Harry I love the new choice of clothing

 

[DrHarryLopez]

lmao Harry I love the new choice of clothing

Hey, the waders keep me warm and dry.

 

[xclusive252]

Lol I was there it was a funny thing to see Harry in there cleaning the pond but kool also lol nice big size fish and the best way to go fishing lol

 

[Ninja1]

Very cool- now all we need is the weather to get warmer out there.

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Lol I was there it was a funny thing to see Harry in there cleaning the pond but kool also lol nice big size fish and the best way to go fishing lol

Dont laugh Eddie, I might need your scuba skills to see whats blocking the bottom drain!

Very cool- now all we need is the weather to get warmer out there.

Def! I'm tired of this cold weather!

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Re-doing the plumbing in the pond today.
Its a beautiful day!

 

[xclusive252]

Enjoy buddy

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Still in my quest to find the source of my circulation problem in the pond.

Cleaned out the Skippy Filter, Nothing...

I did find one of the pump connectors cracked, but did not take all the blame as both pumps are not sucking up water...

I removed the primingpot/leaf trap, but nada....

Opened up the bottom drain stand pipe, but all clear....

Finally, a crack in the 4" PVC going down into the ground

I removed the damaged PVC and decided to redo the plumbing for more effective circulation. It started raining and I have to make a trip to HD. I have to dig down and around the standpipe for the repairs Not looking forward to it, but I do like being outside in the warm weather.

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Also water temp is now 60 degrees, hence I started feeding the fish (wheat germ based food)
I also released the turtle into the pond (well actually the stream where the water is warmer)
She made her way into the skimmer's leaf trap where she found some refuge.

 

[jarrett shark]

any new pics of all cleaned out??

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Tomorrow I will work on it if it doesn't rain.

 

[DrHarryLopez]

One of my early spring plants (last one left) with blue petals around the pond stream. Anyone know its name?

 

[jarrett shark]

looks like blue Milli, LOL

 

[DrHarryLopez]

looks like blue Milli, LOL

LOL, you made me laugh!

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Even in this early spring, with the pond not fully operational its still looks nice. IMO

 

[jarrett shark]

stop taken pics and get back to work!!LOL

 

[DrHarryLopez]

stop taken pics and get back to work!!LOL

LOL I was sick as a fish with tail rot. Recouping right now, resting in bed