Subject: Balanced Ponds
From: Dr Benway <dlinder@xts.net>
Organization: http://www.xts.net/dlinder
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 10:51:09 -0700
Message-ID: <MOD$980413.9132@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
I used to build ponds and waterfeatures full time. Now its a web hobby
and Ive made some of them into streaming videos for the web.
Realplayer 5.0 is required for viewing.
The site with the videos is
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Canopy/3713/water.html
I made it because photos just weren't displaying the clear water. I
developed a biofilter plate and an air backwash system to reduce
maintenance to a minimum.
The other site, listed below has info on how to build the biofilter, air
manifold, and other knowledge like making a field pipe boot, and
comments on irrigating out of a pond and the positive impact of that
setup. These ponds are highly productive, with minimal effort. Even in
desert climates, evaporation from a water garden is less than
transpiration from a lawn.
Enjoy the movies.
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