The pump is too strong for the size of pond. There are two air outlets connecting the hoses to the air diffusers.
I intend to use only one outlet from now on.
If I remove one airline, I risk the pump being noisier and if I block one outlet I risk damaging one of the pump diaphragms.
I acquired a Y piece splitter and will feed one air hose from both outlets. I’ll also add a check valve to save water back siphoning into and damaging the pump.
The check valves arrived from Pondkeeper in this mornings post. They are such an excellent company that focuses on customer service, quality, keen prices and communication.
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A few more plants from our outstanding orders came this morning, which I quickly added to the pond. Just the Frogbit and Water Soldiers to come. Oh! And the snails.
Starwort (Callitriche) Free floating weed for newts to lay their eggs in.
Persicaria Amphibia (Amphibious Bistort)
The end result so far.
You're providing everything any water-dwelling creature could wish for. It really is looking most attractive. The dragonflies will be along soon.
ReplyDeleteHow kind. Let’s hope so
DeleteYour pond is looking better and better each day. Hope the wildlife see it as the best des res in the area.
ReplyDeleteHow kind of you to say. Me too.
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