Water Gardening: See my new fish and some golden oldies that were hidden!, 1 by WNYwillieB

WNYwillieB wrote:
Thank you, all .... for your kind comments on my work in progress .... I am almost FINALLY going to have that running water in the stream sound!! woohoo. I believe I started this project around 1988. A pine tree here, ditch lily there, solomon's seal there, etc. Now everyone is grown in and there's no water to be found.

Won't get into the economical stress of living in mismanaged WNY, as I am sure there are stories everywhere, but, the small business is starting to take off! I think I am one of the few people who are actually not affected by all this recession stuff. Well, within reason, that is. Basically, when you have nothing, and go to something, even the tiniest something, that is a vast improvement!! Plus, now I don't have to DRIVE to work!! Tons of monies saved there!!

oooo Didn't dawn on me to get watercress at the grocer. Nice tip!

BeaHive: What an awesome shot of the frog at home. Here in WNY, the soil is mostly solid clay .... do I have to go out and buy the "special" clay soil from garden centers, or can I use my wealth of the stuff?

I have heard that the lily roots are VERY fragile and extra care should be exercised when handling.

I think mothermole was taking into account the fact that I have no filtration or plants, just circulation. The only way to remove waste toxics in this case is ......

Mothermole: I have not added any Mirco-Lift or anything to the pond, as yet.

I have been taking buckets out to water the different gardens, and probably add about 1/2 inch or more in depth of fresh water just about everyday. I know from my childhood aquariums that "fresh water" fish means just that: FRESH water. Fish grow faster when the water is (properly) constantly refreshed. 30% would be a bit steep of a chore for 3000 gallons, but that just might be how much gets changed over the course of a week, maybe more, actually. 1/3 tank changes are certainly ok, but I wouldn't go much past that.

AND, Watch out for those hoses!!! MANY can add 100-1000 times the acceptable level of LEAD. I only buy hose rated for Human Use. Those for campers / RVs, etc.

I am probably going BACK to the pond store (might leave the money home and just take enough for what I want ..... nah!) this afternoon or tomorrow. I will try your Micro-lift .... sounds like a good thing, for sure.

Here is a shot of the (3) larger Koi and a feeder gold coming together. They are just about 4" at this point. Just babies.

Y'all are SOOOOO kind to take out precious time to offer advice and warnings!! I appreciate every consonant and vowel!! Thank you, again.