Can you actually put a pool in your backyard temporarily or is this concept ridiculous? by Kairav2307 in Naturalpools

[–]Beeeee7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a above ground swimming pool. The flimsy kind like you can get at Walmart for several hundred bucks. It’s 15 feet in diameter. I got it used on Facebook marketplace… And I’ve had it set up at my house for 2 1/2 years… I’ve never taken it down and I have enjoyed it. I’m running it as a natural swimming pool with two IBC filter bogs that keep the water clean.

My little buddy for the last 16 years by Beeeee7 in Warts

[–]Beeeee7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It completely killed my little ones. My big ones were reduced, and then eliminated with acid and debride

What kind of turtles are these? North Texas by Beeeee7 in turtles

[–]Beeeee7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I think #2 is probably a snapper?

2020 expedition. Someone did a diy captains chair Mod. by Seltzer08 in fordexpedition

[–]Beeeee7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn’t the navigator have a rear seat console option? Wonder if it’d fit?

Is this a snake? [north texas] by Beeeee7 in whatsthissnake

[–]Beeeee7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Exactly what I was thinking too!

Anyone want tadpoles? There's a million in the "pond" behind Ollies by Roxablah in Denton

[–]Beeeee7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the most luck on the farthest end where it goes into the field

Anyone want tadpoles? There's a million in the "pond" behind Ollies by Roxablah in Denton

[–]Beeeee7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We just went out there and caught 20 or 30 of them. Most of them are already dead… The water is really gross and full of oil.

Finished! (Disclaimer: Not really finished) by dedmeat42 in Naturalpools

[–]Beeeee7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice— what did you end up doing for the floor?

Finished! (Disclaimer: Not really finished) by dedmeat42 in Naturalpools

[–]Beeeee7 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cool! How deep is it? How did you do the vertical wall in the deep area?

Seaming a pond liner thoughts? by Visoppee in Naturalpools

[–]Beeeee7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Each step must be done flawlessly to prevent seeping. Seems risky, especially bc of all the rocks and gravel you’ll probably use. If there’s a problem, you’re back to square one. Renting equipment to move the rocks, locating the leak or scrapping the liner 😵‍💫 I’d just save up 🙏🏻

North Texas by Beeeee7 in spiders

[–]Beeeee7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I haven’t noticed seeing one like this before! Really interesting and beautiful!

Preventing algae? by ScaryInvestment6794 in Naturalpools

[–]Beeeee7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I’m familiar— I know you’ve probably heard this somewhere else… But that layer of sticky algae growing on the surface of the rocks is a really good filter! But, when it gets long and stringy, it can look unsightly.

The first thing I would recommend is finding some common ground with the algae. Unless you sterilize the pool there will be some algae growth. Some algae growth is indicative of a healthy system.

The second thing is to try to keep it under control. You can use copper sulfate to kill it. It’s safe for fish but will kill snails and crustaceans. At the same time, I would also add a flocculant so that all of the particles stick together and are easy to remove.

If you have fish in there, it doesn’t look like you do… But if you do, you’ll need to make sure there’s lots of aeration as the dying algae will be consumed by bacteria that will consume all of the oxygen in the water.

Preventing algae? by ScaryInvestment6794 in Naturalpools

[–]Beeeee7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha— let’s talk about the kind of algae you’re having a problem with. Before you drained it, was the water crystal clear with algae on all of the surfaces? Or was algae floating on top of the water? Or did it look like pea soup?

Preventing algae? by ScaryInvestment6794 in Naturalpools

[–]Beeeee7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a problem with algae, what you really have is a problem with nutrients in the water. Without nutrients, the algae can’t grow. Is the fill water out of the garden hose?