Re: Summer Tubbin Thread

cichlid-gal 2014-04-25, 14:52

That netting in those pictures is a plastic mesh...I'm not sure what it's original purpose is or where you would get it. But it seemed pretty durable.

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2014-04-25, 15:22

it's called plastic hardware cloth. I use it on my ponds as well. Build them the same way.

CMooreCichlids 2014-04-25, 15:52

I used an automated sprinkler to soak the kids who used to jump my fence at night to cross through my yard. Its a shame I didn't have the night vision security cameras at the time.

This might help with keeping the pesky animals away, although it'll rack up the water bill.

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KaraWolf 2014-06-05, 22:33

Alright. It's been forever and I want my quarantine tank back!! What do you guys think. Is it warm enough to kick them all outside yet?

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2014-06-05, 23:09

I think most people have been putting fish outside this week. It's been pretty darn warm!

LuminousAphid 2014-06-20, 10:36

I just put my 20 gallon outside a couple days ago with guppies and no heater. The second part makes me nervous, but so far the temp hasn't dropped below 60 by the morning so I think they should be ok. Does everyone else heat their outdoor ponds/tanks? I don't really want to buy another heater and then buy electricity to run it, so guppies should be OK as long as it doesn't get down below 50 for long periods, right?

As far as covering, I am using the polycarbonate top I had made at TAP Plastics in Lynnwood so that nothing bothers my fishes. The pvc/mesh idea looks great though, and it shouldn't cost more then 30 dollars for a decent sized pond like the ones donna posted.

cichlid-gal 2014-06-20, 12:18

Lovin my summer pond so far. Sit by it every day ... just watching fish and plants. We had a fun time when the honeysuckle was in "high" bloom as every morning and afternoon we had to clean the spent petals from the pond. So far no critter problems here but our yard is fenced.

KaraWolf 2014-06-20, 17:05

Mine are decent. Don't really see them....but I saw a dragonfly yesterday so I'm ansey to finish the screen covers.

cichlid-gal 2014-06-20, 18:19

I don't recall ever seeing a pond without dragonflys. Is there a reason they worry you? I love seeing them and so do the kids

KaraWolf 2014-06-20, 18:25

Don't the larva eat small fish?
Either way, it keeps the misquetos out.
...and kinda rethinking Sad

tried to check on them and instead between the two I found 5 dead fish and don't see any babies. There are at least 1 male and female in each left at least. Kinda want to bring them in and split a 40 or something :/ don't want to lose them.

cichlid-gal 2014-06-20, 18:43

Not sure Kara. Sorry for ur fish loss. I kinda take the path of let nature take its course in my pond as that is part of my experience last year I had fish but no baby survivors maybe it was dragonflys. I don't know but I do know my pond is for enjoying not worrying. Lol so what will be will be with it. I currently have minnows, shiners, and goldfish in it. Not sure what will be left at the end of the season time will tell

KaraWolf 2014-06-20, 19:53

Lol yeah ponds are for enjoying! ! Mine are tubs of greenish water. Mostly for fish breeding. I was hhoping to have plenty of endlers by the end of summer to sell and set up inside.

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2014-08-10, 00:23

So I'm an absolute failure, I haven't really put out any fish this year. But I have learned lots about daphnia!

Shot a video of my daphnia ponds today. I ran out of memory on my phone so that's why it just stops.

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2014-08-10, 00:34

Feeding time.

LuminousAphid 2014-08-10, 18:16

Looks tasty, they all seem to like it very much. I especially like the little turtle who came out to have some!

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