Water Gardening: Pictures from my bottom drain addition, 1 by Carolyn22

Carolyn22 wrote:
Katie

Not sure if this photo shows how the shelves are set up. Yes, they are more troughs than shelves. When we were enlarging to this pond, hubby foamed in the rocks in an upright position. When the foam was dry, he put in bag after bag of washed pea gravel. We planted our marginals in the pea gravel and they pretty much have taken on a life of their own, however, the are contained and not allowed into the rest of the pond. In the larger shelf/bog like area, we have a small pump running - I cannot remember if it is 500 gal/hr or 750 gal/hr, but it helps with the filtration in the pond. Also, the roots of the plants growing in the pea gravel help with the filtration.

The sides of the pond are almost straight down from the edge of these shelves. They are at a slight angle so that the dirt would not cave in when we were digging the pond, but the straighter sides help as it is more difficult for pretators to get at the fish.

I have tell you, this set up has worked well for us.

Linda - too funny about the dog. Seems he was only interested in YOUR garments. I think he is trying to tell you of his displeasure with you. I must tell you, my long haired cat finds my socks and drags them all over the place. I have even found one of my socks in her water bowl...... I wonder if she was trying to tell me that I need odor eaters or something......