I wondered about that snoring. I used to have a Boston Terrier.

Looking forward to your updates.

@PutsPonds

4 жыл бұрын

56PapaBear56 is too 👊🏼

Dude, anybody who has experience keeping aquariums and things like that knows all the stuff already. Most people don’t know it, but the fact that in the first few minutes of your video I was able to say well they need to just remove all that stuff, makes me believe I can handle a pond no problem. I would remove a bunch of the material, and I would make some 50 gallon tote cultures of Infusoria. I might do five cultures for that pond. Now the pond already has Infusoria, but if I added 550 gallon tote cultures to the pond, they would Have a feast on all the organic matter in there. Then you can just let the Infusoria die off, or put in minnows to eat them.

This is a great video. I get tired of the instant fix chemical cures that are bad for the pond or artificial to say the least.

@PutsPonds

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👊🏼

Are there any follow up videos on this project?

WOW looking forward to seeing this project. Will the State shut down affect you starting this pond and doing other projects??? Good luck see you soon.

@PutsPonds

4 жыл бұрын

Dennis Feldmann yes we’ve been advised to Stay Put!!! Governor’s Executive Orders...

@Rick-the-Swift

2 жыл бұрын

@@PutsPonds Hope you stayed Put because it was the right thing to do, and not just because of some BS "Governor's Executive Orders" lol. That's when it's time to start writing orders back to the Governor for all that they should stop doing which is endangering lives ;)

Is your dog snoring in the truck?!? haha that's hilarious - sure sounds like it

@keithburwell

2 жыл бұрын

oh! yep - you mentioned it. oops lol

@PutsPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah she’s a loud snoring puppy that’s for sure…

the proccess of decaying does not end, u can take the ag and place it as fertilizer

Definitely a big problem of people not knowing what’s happening

Where's Part II of this pond video?

Any update?? My husband and I are looking to add a natural pond to our property. We’re in very heavy clay with a high water table. We generally have a seasonal/ wet weather creek that runs through our back yard. Gotta slow it down a bit 🤣

@Rick-the-Swift

2 жыл бұрын

My wish is to never put a pond in where it will slow down a creek. Most of the the time you will destroy/displace so many invaluable creatures and plants only to have an oversized mosquito pond for your viewing pleasure. It's best to dig a pond where water never was. Then you will be helping the environment and not demolishing it. Hope that helps!

@johne7123

Жыл бұрын

@@Rick-the-Swift if you slow down a creek it gives the water a better chance to soak into the ground. Sometimes seasonal creeks can become year round through this technique

@MrThatguy333

8 ай бұрын

@@johne7123 I know this is old, but I'm wondering if you have a direction I can look in to learn more about this. Thank you

What type of pumps did you end up using on this application? Internal or External? Also what was the flow rate for something of this size? Thank you for the video, very helpful!

@PutsPonds

2 жыл бұрын

We used submersible pumps with a flow rate of 7500 gph

@jumpyfrog5058

2 жыл бұрын

@@PutsPonds Great! Thank you for insight!! Appreciate the videos

I agree bro, no long term solution....

I have the same type of pond. In regards to the intake bay, what happens when the water level gets to low from summer heat and evaporation and falls below that skimmer that goes into the intake bay? I’m planning on making an intake bay as well after I finish my wetland filter.

@PutsPonds

3 жыл бұрын

Not all ponds are created equal, this pond happens to have a spring that flows into it...

@PutsPonds

3 жыл бұрын

You should know your low water mark prior to setting your weir of the intake bay

Good information and assessment of problem. I would have liked to have learned something about why the original builder's waterfall filtration system didn't work. Was it electrical equipment failure? Under-sized pump and/or filter? Either way, hopefully your solutions to whatever the problem was worked.

@PutsPonds

2 жыл бұрын

The original contractor just built a waterfall and not an up flow wetland filter… it didn’t trap heavy organics from the system.

I just bought a house with this exact problem! I want to drain it, dredge out the muck, put a liner down to keep the rocks from sinking into the clay. Line the whole bottom with rocks, put a wetland filter on one side and an intake bay on the other just as you've described in this video. My question is, will the rocks stay exposed so their biofilm helps the pond or will it eventually get buried with silt and stuff? The pond is big enough that I can't/won't want to drain it to clean it out once it's in place. Thank you

@PutsPonds

3 жыл бұрын

Great question 👍🏻 if you’re going to that extent, go the extra mile and install an intake bay/skim cove to skim the surface of the water and keep the extra leaf drop off the bottom. Add aeration and use Aquascapes Pond & Lake water treatments (4 products) and you won’t have to drain every year 👊🏼

@peters6850

3 жыл бұрын

@@PutsPonds thank you! I appreciate it and can tell you know your stuff

Hi, I have a small pond in my backyard I need some advice on. I have done nothing with it yet, do I need a wetland filter?? Its like a big mud puddle now. What should be my first steps?? Cheers

@PutsPonds

3 жыл бұрын

If you’d like to discuss your options feel free to give us a call... phone number is on our website 👊🏼

Are you gonna hand pull a lot of that algae bloom too , to give things a head start on getting rid of extra nutrients or are you gonna let the cove suck it in

@PutsPonds

4 жыл бұрын

Brad Shantz the homeowner will start bacteria treatments prior to us starting our portion. When we arrive yes we’ll most likely hand skim what we can from shore so it won’t clog the skim cove over night

@Rick-the-Swift

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. Still not quite understanding the process lol. Oh well, not my pond to worry over.. cheers

Dont some fish eat algae? Personally I think it's just nature- so what if it doesnt look pretty 💛

@PutsPonds

2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you think…!!

Could you harvest it for compost?

@PutsPonds

7 ай бұрын

You could yes…

What causes the bubbles rising in ponds that you see on some golf course ponds?

@PutsPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Will, pond that are not maintained are subject to high nutrient levels (muck). When the levels build up so much, undisolved oxygen build up and turn the nutrients over, this is called thermocline, sending the nutrients around the pond causing algae. Aeration and proper management can cure this

@willharvell9753

2 жыл бұрын

I just googled it. It's called diffused areation.

@subz3ro43

2 жыл бұрын

Alligator

This video is titled clay removal but focuses only on algae and muck management with skimmers.

@PutsPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Because it’s how we improve water quality in earth bottom (clay) ponds without the use of chemicals… chemicals (algaecide and aquatic herbicide) only add to the nutrient loads on the bottom of ponds… by treating ponds naturally ( and adding filtration) we can game n water quality over time

@landen99

2 жыл бұрын

@@PutsPonds Any tips on clay removal from a small backyard pond? Some clay is dissolved and some is on the bottom with some clay soil. Currently using bacteria and gypsum pellets and cotton fabric in the filter.

Our duck pond was dug on a clay area...TOTAL NIGHTMARE! Algae non stop and difficult filtration that is blocked every day. We are now pumping all the water out, putting down a liner and putting a fountain in. Going to replant tons of plants again and fence those off because the ducks and geese just tear them all out every year. We wanted a natural pond but that did not work out at all because of duck and goose poop. All algae treatments were useless. Barley was useless too. Ponds are difficult to maintain without proper circulation, filtration and oxygen. Hopefully we'll get it right this time. :)

@PutsPonds

Жыл бұрын

Good luck to you

@dragonladee3721

Жыл бұрын

@@PutsPonds Thanks! I love my pets and want the best for them. I'll take pics. ;)

@clydebethatway7485

Жыл бұрын

How big is your pond and how much is your liner gonna be I just did a pond from my in-laws and got the same problem respond back to me it will be interesting to see how you make out

@dragonladee3721

Жыл бұрын

@@clydebethatway7485 50 feet diameter . Pumped all the water out and just refilled as is. Didn't put down a liner because then would have needed to get 2 loads of dirt at 275$ each, 2 liners taped together, etc. The cost ended up being over 1000$ BUT, pumping all the water out actually did so much good. No more green water. It is grayish beige like the clay. Replanted bushes around half of it that the geese don't bother with so the plants are nicely rooted. Even had a blue heron land in the pond and stay for a little while. The clay makes it impossible to have clear water but loads of frogs in there so just pumping out years of algae was really satisfying. I will do it each year now and keep it healthy. When the frogs move in, you know you have good water. :)

@clydebethatway7485

Жыл бұрын

@@dragonladee3721 I’m

What’s with the snoring?

@PutsPonds

Жыл бұрын

😂

Grass carp is the best solution

Any update on this project? I'm very interested in what you are doing here.

@PutsPonds

3 жыл бұрын

We will be posting weekly updates to our KZread channel... just have to get through editing the content

THANKSGIVING ??What bacteria are you using to speed up the process.

@PutsPonds

2 жыл бұрын

We advise aeration as well as Aquascapes Lake Bacteria Booster

@randolphtorres4172

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much young man.

@Rick-the-Swift

2 жыл бұрын

IMO you;d just be adding bacteria that will compete and slow down the existing bacteria. Just let nature take it's course. You'll be fine

Does the pump get clogged with all the floating debris? Do you come back everyday for the rest of the customer’s life to keep the intake clear? It’s a good idea until you analyze it. I’m with Maggie on this one...Zzzzzz

@PutsPonds

3 жыл бұрын

The intake-bay was designed to skim the surface of the pond so it can be collected and not sink to the bottom of the pond. During the fall season, peak leaf drop, yes daily physical collection can be needed.... but consider the alternative

Hold up... you were recording a video on your phone, and holding a sleeping pug......... while driving. Okay see this is why we cant have nice things.

@PutsPonds

3 жыл бұрын

For the record.... she’s a Boston Terrier!!!

@Rick-the-Swift

2 жыл бұрын

Hold up, so you are blaming Put for his ability to handle a car, cell phone, and doggie all at once as a reason for governments restricting your own ability to have stuff?? I think I'm going to soak my head in a sink full of cold water for a bit before I a consider this comment thread any further..whoa

Update on this?

@PutsPonds

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet...

hi

Algae is beautiful...☹🤷‍♀️

@Rick-the-Swift

2 жыл бұрын

Except to a bunch of spoiled rich capitalist commies who don't like the look of it...☹🤷‍♀️

I love when KZreadrs include their pets in the video.

homie you shouldn't be recording while driving especially with a dog on your lap lol, good info in the vid tho

@PutsPonds

2 жыл бұрын

😂 good point… pretty sure the camera was mounted, maybe not.