Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Renovating a Pond or Lake? Draining, Mechanical removal Muck, poor access

Me too!

I know there are companies that suck muck, but they are using massive pumps in massive BOW's. The photos I have seen actually have tiller like appendages that churn the muck up before sucking it out. I believe part of their success relies on relatively endless amounts of water as they are not just sucking mud. Drawing a small BOW down first would defeat some of that advantage. I've not seen/read where the most innovative pond meister has had any success throwing a standard trash pump at the problem. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see otherwise, but I just can't imagine NOT giving up after and hour of struggling with a heavy hose in a muddy hole with no stable footing (Not to mention the stink).