Okay, pond people! The new year is arriving, and I have some big renovations coming up for the turts and torts!
Here are some questions about TURTLE PONDS! Yay!
Can I get away with not filtering my turtle pond? (containing three large sliders )
I'm planning maybe 4-5 feet deep, 6-7 feet wide, it'll have a big waterfall, which will help circulation and oxygen...
It'll also have plants... (best thoughts on what kind would be great, 'cause I'm just stuck at A LOT of water hyacinth )
Fish? YES, the old tale, turtle vs fish, but are small fish possible? If there's spots to shelter and hide? How about algae suckers? (I've had AMAZING luck with turtles vs these)
Bottom? What do I put on the bottom? I'm thinking a big 'ole stock tank, so do I cover it up with rocks and stones?
Other areas... like maybe a stream into the waterfall, grassy area... so on. Pics would be AWESOME.
Fencing and covering! How heavy duty am I looking at here? There are racoons here on an almost nightly bases.
Heating. Light? Water heater? Average summer (summer pond ONLY) temps are 80' range... and that's a lot of water...
Thanks guys! I know I'll up some other stuff
Here are some questions about TURTLE PONDS! Yay!
Can I get away with not filtering my turtle pond? (containing three large sliders )
I'm planning maybe 4-5 feet deep, 6-7 feet wide, it'll have a big waterfall, which will help circulation and oxygen...
It'll also have plants... (best thoughts on what kind would be great, 'cause I'm just stuck at A LOT of water hyacinth )
Fish? YES, the old tale, turtle vs fish, but are small fish possible? If there's spots to shelter and hide? How about algae suckers? (I've had AMAZING luck with turtles vs these)
Bottom? What do I put on the bottom? I'm thinking a big 'ole stock tank, so do I cover it up with rocks and stones?
Other areas... like maybe a stream into the waterfall, grassy area... so on. Pics would be AWESOME.
Fencing and covering! How heavy duty am I looking at here? There are racoons here on an almost nightly bases.
Heating. Light? Water heater? Average summer (summer pond ONLY) temps are 80' range... and that's a lot of water...
Thanks guys! I know I'll up some other stuff