The weather will not make up its mind this year! It's been snowing (lightly) over the last two days, and yet today: 14C!
No pictures today, but I did take a half hour to scoop some crud (scientific term for pond sludge) from the bottom of both ponds. After the water changes, I can see the bottoms quite well (pond bottoms, people!) so am able to aim the scooper and de-sludge. I also did the 3rd of the 4 25%water changes in the large pond.
Since the smaller pond is pretty much cleared out, I treated it with 'sludge reducer' -- to get the good bacteria in there working on keeping everything clear.
Since the lower pond water was so clear today (sunshine helps!) I was able to count fish. 22! And, some pinky-finger sized babies! Looks like Captain Jack has had another busy winter.
No pictures today, but I did take a half hour to scoop some crud (scientific term for pond sludge) from the bottom of both ponds. After the water changes, I can see the bottoms quite well (pond bottoms, people!) so am able to aim the scooper and de-sludge. I also did the 3rd of the 4 25%water changes in the large pond.
Since the smaller pond is pretty much cleared out, I treated it with 'sludge reducer' -- to get the good bacteria in there working on keeping everything clear.
Since the lower pond water was so clear today (sunshine helps!) I was able to count fish. 22! And, some pinky-finger sized babies! Looks like Captain Jack has had another busy winter.
Naughty boy.
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