out my 55 gallon bio-filter. It hadn't been done in 2 years and boy oh boy, was it nasty. I have netting in one part of it and it was just caked together with pond sludge. Not only was there a load of pond sludge but I had blood worms all over too. I didn't know they would or could grow in there. The ones I could pick out the fish ate. I am making a promise to myself to make sure I clean it out every fall now. That was just too gross. So it's no wonder the pond water is still green.

sounds like you had a fun day lol

Well you must feel better now that the task is over!

Well, you did something you do not like to do and now its done, so you must feel great! So good for you.

If you can keep water running through it all winter the best time to do the deed would be late fall. Thank god I live in florida. If lived as far up north as yourself I would have to change my whole koikeepig philosophy.

There is no way to keep water running through it all winter. I think I will start cleaning it out in the fall when I shut the pond down. I do clean out my other barrel every fall so I may as well do this one too.



I am glad it's over. The things we do to enjoy our ponds.

Good going, Debi - nasty chore to do. Somehow I am reminded of my plant filter at this moment. Hm, what could I possibly do this weekend?

It sure isn't one of my favorite things to do but its now done until fall.

Yukk, I bet it stunk too, right? You know, pond work is rewarding, isn't it? You do all this disgusting mucking out of stuff, but once you see those happy critters, it's all worth it!

It is all worth it but it sure didn't seem it when I was cleaning it out. I still can't see the fish real well. I did finally get my Hyacinths and water lettuce out there last night so hopefully they'll help clear it up.

good job i can't wait to get a pond of my own