That one no problem. There will be flat large slate on the 'ramp'. And the gravel will be below the water level. So if there's a storm managing such thing, I'd have to be worried for all of the pond I guess...
Arapaima Pond Build
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That one no problem. There will be flat large slate on the 'ramp'. And the gravel will be below the water level. So if there's a storm managing such thing, I'd have to be worried for all of the pond I guess...
Lol... Except for the gravel... Oh well, try the cheap one and either be lucky or get a headache taking it out...Oh cools. Sounds like you've got it all down pat
Pond is filled to the max. Skimmer is working, there's more pellets in the settling-chamber this morning.
As expected, leaks around the connection of the two antenna pieces have stopped overnight. All filled up with rubbish.
So the system is full and running.
Couple of times a day I purge the tank for a couple of seconds, just to get the settled stuff out.
Still going back and forth on the gravel to use.
Currently, I'm thinking pea-gravel at the bottom, then granite, then a top layer again for the gravel.
But will need to see samples of the granite again for size and shape.
See if I can get a 50kg bag delivered.
Overflow becomes a necessary item now. I'm thinking about using the level in the settling-tanks now, with pumps running.
That means that with a power-outage, I'd loose some water because the settling tank fills up a bit. No problem during the raining-season, daily top-ups are free. For the dry season, the auto-top up planned will solve it.
Feeding yesterday was fun. Prawns, and he was just lying dead in the water, looking up. Seeing a prawn, just open his mouth, swallow it and stay in the same place waiting for the next one. Real funny with those big droopy eyes looking at that plate of prawns.
Anyhow, Saturday prepare the bog-diffuser for the pump.
Cheers,
Luc
As expected, leaks around the connection of the two antenna pieces have stopped overnight. All filled up with rubbish.
So the system is full and running.
Couple of times a day I purge the tank for a couple of seconds, just to get the settled stuff out.
Still going back and forth on the gravel to use.
Currently, I'm thinking pea-gravel at the bottom, then granite, then a top layer again for the gravel.
But will need to see samples of the granite again for size and shape.
See if I can get a 50kg bag delivered.
Overflow becomes a necessary item now. I'm thinking about using the level in the settling-tanks now, with pumps running.
That means that with a power-outage, I'd loose some water because the settling tank fills up a bit. No problem during the raining-season, daily top-ups are free. For the dry season, the auto-top up planned will solve it.
Feeding yesterday was fun. Prawns, and he was just lying dead in the water, looking up. Seeing a prawn, just open his mouth, swallow it and stay in the same place waiting for the next one. Real funny with those big droopy eyes looking at that plate of prawns.
Anyhow, Saturday prepare the bog-diffuser for the pump.
Cheers,
Luc
For the granite stones, normal size is 2.5-3 cm diameter. Given that typical bog-fill advise I've found is 3/4" Pea-Gravel, I suspect that these size granite stones might work.
Just in case, I'm also checking on bigger size, 5cm or 2" diameter. That might really be big, but then again, given the shape of the stones, makes for slightly larger spaces for water to get through. Prices will come in soon I hope to get it all finished.
For free delivery I'd have to order 2 - 4 ton of it, which is ok with me. Lots of free space that's bare soil or weed at the moment. Topping that with gravel gives a cleaner and better look around the pond and the rest of the factory.
Cheers,
Luc
Just in case, I'm also checking on bigger size, 5cm or 2" diameter. That might really be big, but then again, given the shape of the stones, makes for slightly larger spaces for water to get through. Prices will come in soon I hope to get it all finished.
For free delivery I'd have to order 2 - 4 ton of it, which is ok with me. Lots of free space that's bare soil or weed at the moment. Topping that with gravel gives a cleaner and better look around the pond and the rest of the factory.
Cheers,
Luc
Side-note...Mr. T. is eating like a maniac today... Normally he's slow eating his pellets and finishes about three cups every day, but now, before lunch, already finished 3 cups! Growing-spurt? More room to swim and starting to develop more healthy appetite?
Logically I'd say yep, must be the bigger pond, room to swim, healthier environment.
Now lets hope he'll get to that 2.5-3 meter. Where are those assets insurance papers again? lol....
Ran across some shops yesterday and saw Water-Lettuce sold.
Made me think of not covering the 2nd settling tank but dump in water-lettuce. Covers the water, cleans the water and except for water going around in the tank, the lettuce can't clog anything...
If that works well, I might consider taking the top of the second tank someday. But try first...stuff grows like weed, so should help me improve water-quality.
Logically I'd say yep, must be the bigger pond, room to swim, healthier environment.
Now lets hope he'll get to that 2.5-3 meter. Where are those assets insurance papers again? lol....
Ran across some shops yesterday and saw Water-Lettuce sold.
Made me think of not covering the 2nd settling tank but dump in water-lettuce. Covers the water, cleans the water and except for water going around in the tank, the lettuce can't clog anything...
If that works well, I might consider taking the top of the second tank someday. But try first...stuff grows like weed, so should help me improve water-quality.
Well, I've tried water lettuce, it doesn't seem to like full sun (I have no idea why). Mine got all dry and dead even though it was in a freaking pond. So if you do try this, be ready to pull out rotten lettuce just in case yours is like mine. It could easily clog up a pipe if the leaves get rotten and sink.
My bad....it should be water hyacinth... Find it everywhere here...in the settling tanks contained and ideal.....
Okay, the shop probably sells water lettuce, which I have had no luck with rant2 but hyacinth is sturdier from my experiace. We have a form of it wild in a pond here, and it lasted a few years in my tank before I had to take the tank down for reasons unrelated to the plant. If thats what your doing, then I agree, that would work just fine
rant2 but hyacinth is sturdier from my experiace. We have a form of it wild in a pond here, and it lasted a few years in my tank before I had to take the tank down for reasons unrelated to the plant. If thats what your doing, then I agree, that would work just fine 