tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post116085283239005708..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend - Boston StyleMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1160999978489009592006-10-16T07:59:00.000-04:002006-10-16T07:59:00.000-04:00Laura,We use a UV light in warm weather and it doe...Laura,<BR/><BR/>We use a UV light in warm weather and it does work well. But I never thought of a PVC pipe sunk at the bottom...great suggestion for a hiding place! Thanks!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1160966338239091842006-10-15T22:38:00.000-04:002006-10-15T22:38:00.000-04:00Not sure what your set-up is, but a UV light works...Not sure what your set-up is, but a UV light works wonders for keeping our pond clear.<BR/><BR/>You might also try a large diameter PVC pipe sunk in the pond bottom for the fish to hide in. Not pretty, but it works for us over the winter when there are no plants for cover.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1160926121839754622006-10-15T11:28:00.000-04:002006-10-15T11:28:00.000-04:00Belle is not fat. She is pleasingly plump and ther...Belle is not fat. She is pleasingly plump and there is just more of her to love. Being rubenesque was once a sign of beauty...in that case she and I are both pin up gals. <BR/>By the way I loved that race last night! Could only love it more had I been there rather than here. You just don't know how lucky you are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1160861801919723992006-10-14T17:36:00.000-04:002006-10-14T17:36:00.000-04:00Julie,I've used both the "rotting" barley bales an...Julie,<BR/><BR/>I've used both the "rotting" barley bales and the liquid extract and neither of them prevent the string algae blooms which are probably weather related, I think. The algae destroyer chemicals I've used inhibit plant growth, so I'm screwed. What doesn't help matters, either, is that my pond isn't shaded yet and endures full sun during daylight hours. The Carolina sun is harsh. This pond is under a year old and we've planted trees for shade. Next Spring, I'll focus on plant fertilization and shade, and hope for the best.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your note! I love hearing from you!<BR/><BR/>And, Bella is TOO FAT, although I can still feel some ribs. According to Bella, "I'm not fat, I'm just big-boned...gimme a cookie!" LOL!<BR/><BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1160854441091498522006-10-14T15:34:00.000-04:002006-10-14T15:34:00.000-04:00Love your taste in koifish. I adore koi. But my 20...Love your taste in koifish. I adore koi. But my 200 gal. pond just won't accommodate them. I really envy your pond. For clarity, have you tried barley bales? They work SO well for me. I always have one in there,rotting away. <BR/>Bella's pleasingly plump and both are adorable.Julie Zickefoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654698829603424649noreply@blogger.com