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Bog Gardens / Re: New Koi Pond with Bog Garden Incorporated

« on: September 03, 2007, 07:48:06 PM »

Great idea Tom; to use the cinderblocks as a final filter. This is the method used in many 3rd world countries to filter non-potable water for drinking; using porous stone pots. I love it! Simple & effective! I have read that bog filters are the most effective filters for very large ponds too.  It is Natures Way! I will definitely file this idea for future use. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. James.

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Bog Gardens / Re: Hibiscus in a bog?

« on: September 03, 2007, 07:06:52 PM »

"It's in gravel with no soil in the top of the skippy.  It gets alot of water/air movement as there is an air stone a foot or more below it. "

All this ponding & water gardening plumbing is new to me so this may seem a simple Q to you. So, how did you put gravel in the top of a skippy filter? How deep is the gravel? Do you have pics? Have you ever heard of anyone using scrubbies instead of the pads in the skippy?

Thank you. James