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Pond Chat / Re: Pretty in Red

« on: July 29, 2008, 11:24:33 AM »

I like how the yellow in Charlie's Pride looks.  Very nice reds. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Around the pond this morning

« on: July 29, 2008, 11:22:15 AM »

I agree.  Everything is so green and lush.  I would love to see your pond. 

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Pond Chat / Re: What time is it?

« on: July 29, 2008, 09:37:48 AM »

It's water lily time!!    That's a ver nice purple. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Tuber dividing question

« on: July 28, 2008, 04:30:16 PM »

I believe as long as the roots are intact with the crown it is fine.  Everyone is always saying hardies are difficult to disturb, but I know how to make the impossible happen.

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Pond Chat / Re: loofa sponge algae

« on: July 28, 2008, 04:26:33 PM »

Is that stocktank your filter?  If so, how?

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Pond Chat / Re: Manassas ... first bloom of the season

« on: July 28, 2008, 04:24:22 PM »

Me likes.  Does it take long for it to bloom?

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Pond Chat / Re: Wanting Pink lilly... help on the colors and what I want....

« on: July 28, 2008, 04:22:43 PM »

     Yes.

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Pond Chat / Re: Blooms

« on: July 28, 2008, 04:20:42 PM »

Very nice.  You really know how to take great pictures.  It also helps to have such wonderful lilies to capture. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Not paradice, but Tropical

« on: July 28, 2008, 04:14:58 PM »

I likes.  I can't wait to see what they look like bloomed.  Please show us when they are open.  The purple is amazing.  Like a pastel color.  I think I'm in love. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Pond is filling out

« on: July 27, 2008, 09:00:29 PM »

Brenda!!  I'm hooked on tropicals like crack.  I'm joking.  I have bought some since then.  Thanks again for helping me get started.  I guess we take rocks for granted here in the dessert. 

I checked what a Rhonda Kay looks like and this is not a Rhonda Kay.  It does match with the Rose Marie.    Thanks for pointing that out to me.

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Pond Chat / Re: More lilies

« on: July 26, 2008, 10:15:58 PM »

Wonderful.  Each and every one of them.  The blue in the Star Siam is amazing.

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Pond Chat / Re: help please - green water

« on: July 26, 2008, 02:47:25 PM »

I have to clean my filter twice a week.  Good advice lorraine.

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Pond Chat / Re: The magic of rain

« on: July 26, 2008, 02:38:17 PM »

Both of you lilies are wonderful.  I'm totally into pinks.  We here in AZ are getting some of the leftovers fromt that hurricane. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Pond is filling out

« on: July 26, 2008, 02:30:40 PM »

Thank you all for the compliments.

Joyce- That would be funny to see

Kat- It is in its second day.  I received it as a gift along with other starters from Brenda.  Maybe it got mixed up.  That would be great if it is a Rose Marie.  I don't have one.  I guess now I do.

greenthumbnails- Here in AZ there are many material supply vendors.  I pulled up in my truck and had them dump a ton in.  I was soooo worried about my back window.  They loaded the rocks without any harm and I went back for more.  The rock is called Arizona Blonde (rip rap size). 

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Pond Chat / Re: Wanting Pink lilly... help on the colors and what I want....

« on: July 26, 2008, 01:17:15 PM »

  Lawanna. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Frazzled by Fungus..

« on: July 26, 2008, 01:15:32 PM »

As far as water lilies, I remove the pads no matter how young the plant may be.  You'll get more leaves in a week or two. 

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Pond Chat / Pond is filling out

« on: July 26, 2008, 12:31:42 PM »

My pond never looked so full.  I'm happy with the water clarity and the wonderful blooms.  Everything seems to be budding and blooming.    My water lettuce is stretching all over.  Here a few pics.  The second is my first Rhonda Kay.  Third is the almight bloomer Attraction (bought at Wal.. last year on clearance).

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Pond Chat / Re: Spider Lily Bloomed!

« on: July 26, 2008, 10:21:49 AM »

That is very unique.  I've never seen anything like that.  Very nice, Joyce.

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Pond Chat / Re: Wanting Pink lilly... help on the colors and what I want....

« on: July 25, 2008, 08:02:02 PM »

Mayla, Mayla, Mayla.  Let us know which you pick.

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Pond Chat / Re: help please - green water

« on: July 25, 2008, 07:57:42 PM »

That's a long time to have pea soup water.  I had the same problem, but my pond would clear up when the temps where cool.  You really need some floaters and more coverage.  The uv clarifier will eventually do the job.  There are many threads here on water clarity.  Go to the home page and click on Pond Water Clarity.  There are many tips there.  Good luck.

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Pond Chat / Re: Flying jewel

« on: July 25, 2008, 07:52:19 PM »

Great shots.  Looks like she is having a great ol time. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Lily Surprise

« on: July 25, 2008, 07:51:01 PM »

    That is too funny.  Glad they're doing well. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Potassium Permanganate (PP) sources

« on: July 23, 2008, 08:51:03 PM »

What is potassium permanganate?  Is this a secret ingredient that I do not know of?

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Pond Chat / Re: My next door neighbors pond

« on: July 23, 2008, 04:04:29 PM »

    I like the dinosaurs.  Those are some big goldfish.  Your neighbor should join the forum.

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Pond Chat / Re: Midnight Serenade

« on: July 23, 2008, 04:00:25 PM »

Very nice.  I need to learn how to take pictures like that. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Water lilies at Wal...

« on: July 23, 2008, 07:04:38 AM »

Tonya- That sounds like they were trying to make some money on the side.  Hmmm

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Pond Chat / Re: More pink water lilies

« on: July 22, 2008, 09:41:20 PM »

Your lilies are wonderful.  I don't know what it is with pink that I'm so crazy about.  I have different color water lilies, but when I get a pink, I'm drawn to it like fire.   

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Pond Chat / Re: My Pond 2

« on: July 22, 2008, 07:43:07 PM »

Very nice, Rick.  In the first pic, it appears to be 2 ponds.  Do they share the same filtration?  Do you have a pic of your waterfall?  I always enjoy looking at other people's waterfall.  It get my kicks that way.   

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Pond Chat / Re: Water lilies at Wal...

« on: July 22, 2008, 07:38:11 PM »

Thanks for the clarification, Cath. 

GROCERIES TOO!!??!!  My father in law told me something about that.  A friend of his was going to give him meat that was about to be disposed.  My father in law refused.  He thought it might have gotten his friend in trouble.  I thought dumpster diving was just a gimmick.  It's no joke.                                                   

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Pond Chat / Re: Lily Ponds 1st Bloom!

« on: July 22, 2008, 05:41:49 PM »

Good job.  You sure do deserve it after all that work.  Keep us posted as your new pond fills out.