Comments on: Powering a fountain/filter for a container water garden?

By: lilmystic63

lilmystic63 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:27:59 +0000

from my experience one has to have a pump going 24/7. this keeps the water flowing and if the pump has a built in filter it also keeps the water clean. occasionally you may have to change the water as depending on how much sun your container pond gets it will have some degree of green water which is algae. the snails help to keep the algae that grows on the bottom and sides of your container cleaner,but a good filter is a definite plus. check with your local Earl May or where ever you are getting the container pond from. Sometimes less is better when it comes to small container ponds as you are wanting to do.
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By: saaanen

saaanen — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:50:59 +0000

First of all, where is your sense of economy? A fountain pump costs $20.00, and and a heavy duty extension cord costs about the same. Second, if you have the proper balance of plants and fish you won't need a filter or a fountain. I think you had better do some more research. I have 2 water gardens in my back yard, and do not own either a filter or a fountain, and only have algae when the sun is hot and the temperatures are, too. And they're a lot bigger than 30 gallons!
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By: bingo488092003

bingo488092003 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:08:59 +0000

you might have to talk to some one special on this like a county agent at your state capitol. i,ve seen a store along side of the road next to a nursery farm that actually dig a pond for you and
put fish,rocks,trees and a large fountain in the middle of it. maybe you,ve seen such a place and they might give you some help. as far as electricity goes use an extension cord with a timer plugged into one end so it can turn off and on while you,re
gone. i have also seen wind mills along side of a pond for agitation and kill weed growth.
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