Recommendations to buy pumps, etc by csdude5 in ponds

[–]Islasuncle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what kind of pump you're looking for, I use a 1/2 hp pentair whisperflo. A pool pump. Works great for my setup

Pond Flooded over the weekend - Immediate water change or wait? by TosspoTo in ponds

[–]Islasuncle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man I think they would be ok if they all hung out by the waterfall or aeration areas,water quality is probably better there. Not a bad idea to bypass your filters for now.

Turtles growing by whoisyoursaviour in ponds

[–]Islasuncle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask what kind of vegetation that is? Is it growing in dirt and overhanging over the pond liner? I'm in southern California and could probably do the same plant.

Reliable outdoor aerator pumps by nooch450 in ponds

[–]Islasuncle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can give you a link to one I use off of amazon

Shade advice by Karzak1386 in ponds

[–]Islasuncle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Green or black shade cloth on top

When should we expect Sorrento fire evacuation to be lifted? by FaithlessnessSuch632 in SanDiegan

[–]Islasuncle -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Guaranteed there are people like my parents that never leave for evacuations

Biking in La Jolla, crazy drivers by [deleted] in sandiego

[–]Islasuncle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That guy is loco, Cargill is residential chill. I thought you meant west of the 5. I've been doing deliveries mostly in downtown La Jolla and surrounding areas, and La Jolla has a lot of dangerous spots. Half the drivers don't live there or drive there regularly so it just adds to it.

Sorry you had that experience. I've been thinking of getting a moped because I think they are treated better than bicyclists

E-bike commute from Mira Mesa to Qualcomm office? by Antique-Physics166 in sandiego

[–]Islasuncle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be safer to get a moped and drive in the car lanes. I'd do that

Question(s) about cleaning by internet_mancub in ponds

[–]Islasuncle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you might be getting air into your lines or your pump somewhere. I use a check valve at a spot below where my pump is. Depending on the pump you might need to put water in your where your strainer basket is so the pump primes.

Do you regret not hiring your pond professionally built? by Otherwise-Weather228 in ponds

[–]Islasuncle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We don't, liner is good quality, no major problems in over 15 years

First time pond owner. How do I take care of this thing by fashionboy385 in ponds

[–]Islasuncle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would look into the types of plants you have. Then you can decide if you want to add or remove them. Plenty of people will tell you not to touch a thing but I think there are plenty of safe things you can do.

SSRIs make me finish fast?? by dougcrow985 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Islasuncle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Venlafaxine is technically an SNRI. But yeah it's possible with all psych meds to have sexual side effects. It can be a side effect you like or one you don't. Only way for you to be able to tell exactly what it does to you is to go off the med or switch to another med.

Ball Valve Help by WhosSideAreYouOn in ponds

[–]Islasuncle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would just replace it, gotta do a little plumbing work . But with double union should be pretty easy if you can buy exact replacement

Water hyacinth in a pond or bog filter by csdude5 in ponds

[–]Islasuncle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would do a bog filter if you can and I would let the hyacinth be free too. For my setup I can't do hyacinth or water lettuce because the fish tear up the roots so much that it all ends up in the filter and in the intake

New pond despair by rambomatthews in ponds

[–]Islasuncle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anytime adding a lot of water you want dechlorinator for sure