Hello,
We have just built a pond (16'x26' approximately) that is kind of kidney shaped with a wall between the two "lobes" to hold in plants on the one side. This boggy end is about 1-2 feet deep. The other side has a swimming "hole" about 4-5 feet deep with shallower shelves above that.
The intent was to create a healthy eco-system that would keep this pond clean enough for safe swimming. I envision more dipping than actual swimming for this cooling-off water feature. We are in Thonotosassa, Florida and it gets HOT here!
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* We have added some goldfish - so far so good, only 1 out of 12 died and that was probably from shock.
* It has a pump, filtration system, two little "waterfalls" that really just go from the pipes into the pond spilling over a low ledge.
* There are 2 aeration pipes (they hook into the plumbing and stick up like a periscope to suck in more air).
* There is no chance of run off getting into it as it has a berm around it
Initially (it's been about 1.5 months since we filled it, we have well water) after about 2 or so weeks we went through a green phase, but the water is so nice and clear now.
I'd like to test for ameobas and bad bacteria but need some guidance. Where to get tests done, what's a bad/good level of "stuff", what should I look out for, can I do this at home?
Any constructive criticism, thoughts, advice?
Thanks -
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