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Pond Chat / Re: above ground pond directions from a few years ago???

« on: October 04, 2011, 03:47:33 PM »

I finally found it!!! http://www.americanponders.com/forum/index.php?topic=6581.0

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Pond Chat / above ground pond directions from a few years ago???

« on: October 04, 2011, 01:35:08 PM »

Hi haven't been on here in awhile but I built an above ground pond from directions posted by a member on here, and am looking for them again. Can anyone help me, with a link or something? Thanks The person used a blue pool liner by the way...

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Photo Album / Re: 2 new pics

« on: June 08, 2009, 09:11:47 AM »

I see everyone beat me to the punch in telling you he needs out of the water/ tortuoise....not turtle at all, looks like to me. I found one crossing the road the other day and brought him how but only kept him 30 minutes or so and them released him in the back yard. They need to be FREE, they are wild animals.

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Looking for VICTORIA Lily and Frogs or Tadpoles - Please help!

« on: June 06, 2009, 09:02:21 PM »

I bought tadpoles on ebay

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: I have Hens and Chix

« on: June 06, 2009, 08:59:16 PM »

parcel is indeed cheaper. That flat rate is only good if you are sending a TON and if it would clost more to send them another way.
 

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Pond Chat / Re: Busted! Caught our noisy toads on the porch tonight!

« on: June 06, 2009, 08:54:05 PM »

dang I want toads. when we first moved here, thet were always around but rarely see any now. :'(

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Pond Chat / Re: Lots of pictures from around the yard and my slopes are filling in some....

« on: June 06, 2009, 08:49:57 PM »

OMG what an oasis, I am so jealous. That takes a lot of $, time and dedication.

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Pond Chat / Re: Ducklings on a lily pad

« on: June 06, 2009, 08:47:00 PM »

awww I want baby ducks too! :'(

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Pond Chat / Re: FROG! FROG!!!!

« on: June 06, 2009, 08:45:30 PM »

we get excited and squeal over frogs and toads here too:)
We saw bullfogs 2 times here before we built a pond!
This year, a bullfrog stayed in my small pond, I was so excited to see him.
Guess what? You can but tadpoles on ebay!! We did, and it is so fun watching them in the pond. Some are maturing faster than others.

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Pond Chat / Re: Facebook users or Facebook wannabees

« on: June 06, 2009, 08:40:02 PM »

Hey esther, I play farmtown!!!
By the way, the hen and chicks from you last year are awsome this year, love them.

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Hardy Waterlilies for sale - *Quantities updated*

« on: May 30, 2009, 03:26:09 PM »

Joey,
I sent a paypalpayment, let me know if it isn't right, ok? Or if they are claimed.

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Please be careful who you buy from

« on: May 30, 2009, 03:18:08 PM »

I got a lily today from ebay and boy is it a disppointment. She said it was a large plants that would have buds or flowers. It is a puny plant with maybe 4 pads and no buds in sight.
The problem with ebay is they use stock photos NOT the actial plant they sell. The lilies I have gotten on here have been wonderful.Thus, I am back for more.
Thanks guys!
I also got water poppy and mini cat tails on ebay and they are puny and yellow leaves...

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Hardy Waterlilies for sale - *Quantities updated*

« on: May 30, 2009, 03:11:57 PM »

...also want the Gloriosa

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Hardy Waterlilies for sale - *Quantities updated*

« on: May 30, 2009, 03:07:22 PM »

I'd like a  Colorado. I will PM you.

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Pond Chat / Re: Not for the faint of heart - quarantine

« on: April 29, 2009, 07:51:46 PM »

If I ever run across a snake in my ponds, I will die. Scare me to death.

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Pond Chat / Re: Speaking of first blooms...

« on: April 29, 2009, 07:48:35 PM »

I didn't realize how much I missed this place over the winter. I LOVE seeing pond, plant and fish photos! Keep them coming.

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Pond Chat / Re: Today's pics

« on: April 29, 2009, 07:45:10 PM »

Beautiful!! Things are just coming back to life in my pond....I am so jealous!!! I had to buy some more water hyacinth and I need some fairy moss still.

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Pond Chat / Re: Jerry---guestion about turtles

« on: April 29, 2009, 07:42:50 PM »

I too have an above ground pond and would have to put some sort of island in the middle. Anyone got ideas? Maybe I just shouldn't get a turtle. And I am in KY so I don't know what I'd do with him in the winter.

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Pond Chat / Re: Turtles are happy and lillies are blooming

« on: April 29, 2009, 07:37:59 PM »

Hey I want turtles too! Do you feed them and what? Do you have something for them to climb out of the water on to? Tell me please!!

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Pond Chat / Re: My ponds are coming back to life!

« on: April 29, 2009, 07:33:03 PM »

If you noticed the torn lily pads...I caught a 90 pound or so yellow lab IN MY POND. Was NOT happy about it.

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Pond Chat / My ponds are coming back to life!

« on: April 29, 2009, 07:31:20 PM »

I spotted 2 lily buds, the pads look better, the lotus is coming out. The fish are frisky, I have a resident bullfrog and just got 16 tadpoles!!
I am happy!! 2 short videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gwL-fxsSBs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM37ji87-ak

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Pond Chat / Re: Be careful what you wish for~killer bullfrog!

« on: April 29, 2009, 07:24:46 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gwL-fxsSBs

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Pond Chat / Re: Be careful what you wish for~killer bullfrog!

« on: April 29, 2009, 07:23:40 PM »

ahhh.... I like bullfrogs. I just got a bunch of BF tadpoles today. We have seen 2 adults, but have had no missing fish. I can get feeder fish for 12 cents each if they're hungry though...The Bf's amuse me.

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Pond Chat / Re: winter coming soon Pond Advise Please-- Covers?

« on: October 02, 2008, 06:53:29 PM »

Also, anyone have a recommendation for a de-icer? Looking for a good price on a reliable brand.
I see a thermo pond brand on ebay for about $38 including shipping.

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Pond Chat / Re: winter coming soon Pond Advise Please-- Covers?

« on: October 02, 2008, 06:50:56 PM »

Sorry I have been away. Why do I want to cover it? Cause it's what I read on here and other places.
I am in Kentucky. The pond is above ground. I am going to take fish and plants from barrel liner pond and put in the above ground.
Leaves aren't a concern here. Just ~cold~
So should I or not? I even read to insulate around it but I'm not gong that far.

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Pond Chat / winter coming soon Pond Advise Please-- Covers?

« on: September 24, 2008, 06:26:29 PM »

I have heard mention of making a cover with a pvc frame...anyone have photos of theirs? I know to sink the lilies, stop feeding fish, and use a deicer. But I'd like ideas on covering my above ground pond and my sunken 20 gallon barrel liner.

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Photo Album / Re: Weekend Project

« on: September 03, 2008, 04:37:44 PM »

3rd time...charm
[img width= height=]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j163/iriscottage1/IMG_5806.jpg[/img]

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Photo Album / Re: Weekend Project

« on: September 03, 2008, 04:36:50 PM »

<http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j163/iriscottage1/IMG_5806.jpg>
duh

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Photo Album / Re: Weekend Project

« on: September 03, 2008, 04:35:18 PM »

white lily also in bloom

<img src=http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j163/iriscottage1/IMG_5806.jpg

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Photo Album / Re: Weekend Project

« on: September 03, 2008, 04:27:28 PM »

Pretty Georgia Peach Lily Twin Flowers

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[img width= height=]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j163/iriscottage1/002-6.jpg[/img]