Pond water

[RiJe]

Hi everyone,
I'm building my first pond and was wondering what type of products are used to make the water safe for fish and plants? 

[miguynmkoi]

I'm sure it depends on the type of water (source) you will use to fill your pond.  You may need dechlorinator to get the chlorine out of the water.

Here is a link to a source I used when I first started seriously ponding: http://www.watergarden.org/Pond-Info/Water-Quality
 They also have other useful articles.

Plus there are many Ponders here who know more stuff about this topic.

Welcome to Ponding!
PS - Make sure your pond is as big as you can make it so you don't have to re-do!!

[RiJe]

thanks for the info, that site was really informative.  I'll have to use dechlorinator, then i'll just let the pond run for a while, thanks again for the info

[jamis]

i would get your pond started on a beneficial bacteria, that can make a difference in fish health as well as overall pond health.

[mascot]

When I started mine I used a dechlor every time I topped off the pond (every 3-4 days) and after a while I weighed the cost and decided on a charcoal filter.  I got mine at a camping supply, and it's the same one they use for RV's to keep drinking water free of chemicals.  I saw one on a pond supply store and went to a local RV place to get it.

Since then, the only thing I put in the pond every year, a couple times a year, is Algaefix.

I attached the filter to the spigot and connect my hose to it for filling the pond and also for rinsing out the brushes.  It lasts me over a year....I tested the water the other day and the chlorine/chloramines are still very low.

[miguynmkoi]

I've followed Blind'Too's advice too since last spring.     So much easier and convenient to use the filtered water for topping off the ponds and aquariums. 

How's your pond coming along, RiJe?