pool to pond

[mhsu_2000]

I have a pool, about 6' deep, and drainage stopped working for years.
the pumping/fitering both went bad. converting it into a pond is an alternative, Is there a way to maintain the pond without filtering/replacing the water, say after adding some dirt into it and raise some plants there ?

mhsu

 

[jpappy789]

Ummm...does it have fish?

 

[petluvr]

If it has fish you have to add filtration....

 

[colematthewmala]

sounds like a good plan to me

 

[Jennie Beth]

Check out the thread called "interesting read. pool to pond" in the pond section. It has a link to an article where a fella did exactly that. Pretty cool stuff. Sorry, I still have not figured how to make a link. I think the thread is back a page or two...
Jen

 

[SMinNC]

Sorry, I still have not figured how to make a link.

Thats one of the one or two(can't think of the other one right now) geeky things I can do.

See this >>> http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199830#post2038992
at the vry top of your page.

Click it one time, so it turns blue.
Right click on it. You'll get a drop down menu.
Click, Copy.
In your post... Right click... Paste

And it looks like this, and clickable > > http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199830#post2038992

 

[Lupin]

:welcome: to AC, Mhsu!

I moved your thread here as it concerns your pool/pond.

Jennie Beth is referring to this thread for those who could not find the link.
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186818

Rather click this direct link as the thread above was just a redirect.
http://kilk.com/pond/

 

[mhsu_2000]

that means I don't need filter/replace water if only aquarium plants are there ?
I thought choi fish eat drit

 

[Lupin]

that means I don't need filter/replace water if only aquarium plants are there ?

You'll need surface movements though to keep the gas exchange going around.

I thought choi fish eat drit

I don't get this.

 

[Jennie Beth]

Thats one of the one or two(can't think of the other one right now) geeky things I can do.

Thanks, SMinNC!!

Quote:
I thought choi fish eat drit
I don't get this.
Lupin, I think that may be "...koi fish eat dirt"
Jen