I live on a cove, on a river in Maine. It is shallow (4 ft at its center) and about as big as a hockey rink. lilly pads bloom all summer in it, i’m wondering if i can intrduce storebought flowering water plants to it. it is well circulated with lots of wildlife in it. Any suggestions?

Of course you can. I would stick with natives and realize that the plants will grow at the edges of your cove and most likely will not venture past about the first foot of water. Since I am in a subtropical climate, I don’t know what is hardy up there, but any native that likes wet feet will grow for you. I know that cattails will, for one. Check with a local aquatic nursery or online for hardy plants.

Ultra violet sterilization is one of the most effective means of controlling algae (green water) in ponds and is also effective at disease prevention in aquariums and ponds and for general water quality control in aquariums and ponds. There is a lot of new evidence as to the benefits of UV sterilization for ALL fish, and many myths have been dispelled such as “UV Sterilizers destroying beneficial nitrifying bacteria”, so please read on.

UVs are also useful in Reef aquaria, especially new ones where the chance of disease introduction is high and the UVs help in keeping a balanced Redox Potential is useful. As the reef aquaria ages the sterilizer can be placed on a timer or turned on and off as needed.

As for the Redox Potential, this is an often overlooked aspect of both freshwater and saltwater aquarists. The Redox Potential is basically the oxidation and reduction properties of water. This is VERY important for proper breakdown of organic waste!, especially in aquariums where the fish/invertebrates come from waters of low turbidity (African Cichlids) or tend to produce a lot of waste (Goldfish). Most experts agree that the proper Redox Potential should be -300-390 mV (less or more is not good, which is why a proper UV is excellent for this, as this is the range they tend to keep it at).

For more information about the Redox Potential:

THE REDOX POTENTIAL IN AQUARIUMS (& PONDS) AND HOW IT RELATES TO PROPER AQUATIC HEALTH

The key to success is water flow, water temperature and cleanliness of the bulb or quartz sleeve. It is important to have a flow rate that will turn over the pond or aquarium at least once or 1

Carl Strohmeyer
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The Black Moor Goldfish is one of the most beautiful types of goldfish and, true to its name, it is a beautiful black velvet in color, although it can actually range from a lighter gray when it is older to a very dark black, It typically starts out as black and stays that way. These fish have protruding eyes and are sometimes called Black Peony Goldfish or Dragon Eye Goldfish.

The Black Moor is a popular and hardy fish which is generally easy to care for. Their care is similar to that of any other species of goldfish and so, you must be careful not to overfeed them and be sure that you clean out their tanks often as any type of goldfish can be a bit messy. The Black Moor can be kept with other types of goldfish and will swim in a school with them. He also gets along with many other types of fish and can be kept easily in a community tank, however you must be aware that they like to dig and may uproot many of your plants and other decorations.

While these fish are good for indoor aquariums, they don’t hold up so well in outdoor goldfish ponds unless you live in a mild area. However, they can withstand very cold water temperatures so are good for tanks without heaters and ponds that don’t freeze over. In the house, their tanks should be kept at 65 to 72 degrees F and PH should be around 7.

The Black Moor has eyes that bulge out from its head which gives them a little bit of a handicap over other fish. In fact, they do not see as well as the other fish and may not be able to get as much food in an outdoor pond with faster fish. if you keep them in your aquarium, you should be sure that there are no visually complicated obstructions or anything that could be dangerous to this type of goldfish.

The Black Moor goldfish will do best in a tank that is at least 10 gallons, but really a larger tank is better. For his continued health, be sure that the PH levels of the tank are continually monitored. You can feed him flake foods, but you might also want to put in some vegetables or vegetable-based food as well as brine shrimp and blood worms. Just like any other fish, they will benefit from a varied diet however you have to be careful not to feed them too much as the excess food in the tank will pollute the water.

With optimum care, the Black Moor Goldfish can grow to 10 inches and live for up to 25 years.

Lee Dobbins
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I was watching the sims 2 seasons designer walk through and i noticed that there were fish in the pond that he was showing so i was wondering how you get the fish there?

My brother might be able to help with that, but I have not played that game in ages. Are you sure you have the expansion pack you can do that with? Try the sims homepage, they might be able to give you some instruction.

I am planning to put a 3 acre fishing pond on my land and I have heard that landfill companies will excavate the pond for free so they can use the soil for a landfill. Is this true? I also heard the same about big landscaping firms but have no idea if it is true. Any tips would be greatly appreciated as I am "finally" moving into my first home and would love to put in a pond to stock and to attract water fowl.

Well, where I live, it’s not a landfill or landscaping company–it’s the excavator. My husband is a general contractor, and was able to arrange for about 3000 yards of dirt to be removed from our property at no cost to us.

The trick is having a relationship with an excavator, having the time to allow him to do it on his schedule, and the excavator having a job nearby for which he needs your dirt.

No one is going to do it so they have to haul the dirt and store it somewhere. If so, they’ll charge you. If they happen to come across a job nearby, they may be willing to do it to lessen the trucking charges (if your place is nearer than a gravel pit).

Japanese gardens really do look beautiful and they do not take much maintenance once they have been built. They consist of many different things, yet put together they merge into one.

Each Japanese garden is different from the next due to the fact that everybody incorporates a Japanese garden in a different way. It should be unique to you and your personality and it should be a place where you can relax and enjoy the scenery. So, just what kind of things can you place in a Japanese garden?

How to Decorate a Japanese Garden

There are various things which you can use within a Japanese garden in order to give it its character. These include plants, ponds, small waterfalls and rocks as well as ornaments. Generally no Japanese garden is complete without a little of each of the features mentioned, though they can vary in design compared to other gardens.

Rocks for example provide a great centerpiece for any Japanese garden and they can often be used as the building blocks in the garden. This is because many people find that once they have their rocks in place, the rest of the garden seems to fall into place really easily. Rocks come in a variety of different shapes and sizes and you can use them as simple ornaments or even as a bench. One of the most common uses for rocks in a Japanese garden is as stepping stones.

Ponds and small waterfalls are also significant to a Japanese garden and they really can add a sense of tranquility. There is nothing nicer than to sit and watch and listen to the water slowly moving. It really can bring a sense of calm to the mind and body and that is what the Japanese garden is all about.

Finally the plants and ornaments are what finish the look of the entire garden. The plants do not have to be overly exotic – they can be simple and spread with gaps between them. The thing to remember is to not keep the plants planted too crammed together as Japanese gardens also symbolize space. Bamboo and Bonsai trees are often the most common plants kept in a Japanese garden as well as other small trees. The ornaments are generally used to give meaning to the garden and to help you lose yourself in thought about higher things in life.

Overall Japanese gardens consist of many different things yet they all come together to help create a sense of tranquility and calm. They do not take much maintenance and they are not overly hard to create either. You just need to do a little research beforehand just to ensure you know what you are doing.

Mr.Andrew Caxton
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If variety is the spice of life, then it is no wonder that we embrace change in our everyday lives. From the clothes we wear, to the way we decorate our homes change helps keep things fresh and new. But when it comes to our home’s landscaping, change is not as easy as buying a new item for our wardrobe, or putting some fresh paint on the walls. When we make changes in our landscaping they are difficult and time consuming to undo, and returning used items to the store is often impossible. That is why it is important to have a solid plan in place before you bring your landscaping ideas to life.

One thing to remember when formulating your landscaping ideas is that unlike interior decorating, landscaping has a dynamic and organic canvass on which to work. The inside of your home changes at a time of your choosing, but your landscaping takes its queues from Mother Nature. Plants die, trees grow, and rains can erode your hard work in one short day. A good landscape plan will take all those factors, and more, into account. It is easy to fall into the trap of focusing on the art of landscaping while ignoring the science, but good landscaping is as much engineering as it is inspiration, so before you put your landscaping ideas into action consider some of the following tips and warnings.

When you set off to tackle your landscaping ideas, avoid doing the work in a piecemeal fashion. It is easy to fall into the trap of sporadically planting flowers and placing stones in drab corners of your property, but doing so can give you a finished product that lacks cohesiveness. If you want your landscaping to have a unified look and feel, then you have to start from scratch. Put together a landscaping plan for the entire property before you set off and start digging.

Another important thing to remember is that good landscaping ideas must take advantage of the land and features you have to work with. How much direct sun does your property receive? Do you have areas that are sunny while others are shady? Do you have heavy soil that drains slowly, or sandy soil that drains quickly and retains little water? Is your property flat or hilly? Do you live in an area where plants and colors are living year round, or do the cold winters rob you of your plants and colors? The answers to those questions can help you arrive at a landscaping plan that will give you the best chances for success. With some help or research you can find the proper plants, flowers, grasses, watering plans, and architectural features to best suit your property.

Lastly, good landscaping ideas have an eye toward proportion, both in the scale of the project and the amount of time you have to dedicate toward building and maintenance. Be sure to build features that have a size that is fitting with the size of your home. Building a massive stone waterfall in front of a small cottage would look out of place, just as a single small flowerbed would do little to enhance the landscaping of a massive mansion.

Remember that things like ponds, retaining walls, hedges, and trees often appear much larger when installed than they do when they reside only in your imagination. In many cases, smaller plans make for better finished results. And remember proportion when considering the upkeep of your landscaping ideas. Things like pools, ponds, or waterfalls require cleaning and maintenance on a regular basis, so try not to create more work than you have time to do.

Landscaping is a matter of taste, just like clothes or interior decorating. The art and beauty of landscape design is in the eye of the beholder, but the science of a good plan is universal. If you want a landscape project that will make the most of what you have, then make sure that your landscaping ideas are fitting with your time, resources, and property.

Riley Hendersen
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so i ran out of my moisturizer and the only i have left is my ponds cold cream for normal to dry skin can i use it as moisturizer for everyday use?! please and thanks best answer gets 10 points !

Not really, as it is too greasy. I also do not think it is a non-comodogenic product (prevents the start of blackheads). Most of your high end moisturizers state this on the label.
Cold creams are more for removing make-up and a little bit left on over night is fine if washed off in the morning.
Sorry if Como…..is spelled wrong, went to beauty school a long time ago!

I would like to get another dog. One that’s under 10 ponds. Not a chihuahua. One that does’t have a yippy bark either. I have to puggles.
I’ve been there but I need to pick a breed first.

Toy poodle.

i do like to buy ponds LOOSE OIL CONTROL POWDER it’s in plastic bottle and has different colors like, pink, blue, orange & white. my place is in citrus heights california and i am that anyone knows what store selling this product here in citrus heights. thank u very much looking forward to hear from you soon!

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