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Waterfall
Posted: Jun 17th, '11, 19:14
by AndreF
Capt Pat- was da deal? you finished? any fish in there? any local critters moved in? algae problems? how's evaporation (or the dreaded term-leaks)? any plants?
Posted: Jun 17th, '11, 20:30
by CaptPatrick
Far from finished. Feels a lot like a boat project...
Weather here has been gruesome for the past few weeks with the heat. 107 in the shade this afternoon.
Most of the plants are in and doing pretty well. Those that don't get water from the pond are getting watered heavily every day. Evaporation from the pond is probably running about 10-15 gallons a day, controlled leakage from the bog perimeter helps supply the jasmine, bringing the total pond usage to around 25-30 gal a day.
I introduced a dozen bullfrog tadpoles back in March, 5 graduates to date. The local Rio Grande leopard frogs have found the oasis and up the frog count to 10 or so.
Have totally decided not to stock any fish of any sort. May add a turtle or two later in the year. Not a single snake yet...
Taken this afternoon...
Taken a few weeks ago...
Working on a livewell for Rick Kral at the moment, so won't get back to my stuff until that's finished. Damn resin is almost kicking without catalyst...
Posted: Jun 17th, '11, 20:41
by Brewster Minton
That frog was just the right eating size.
Posted: Jun 18th, '11, 08:25
by Bruce
Theres a baby gator on its way from me.
I'll send a couple of Bufo's. Lick the skin and your in for one hell of a ride.
Posted: Jun 18th, '11, 09:01
by CaptPatrick
I'll send a couple of Bufo's. Lick the skin and your in for one hell of a ride.
Tried that once. The toad died of nicotine posioning...
Posted: Jun 19th, '11, 21:32
by Tommy
Patrick,
With that cool ecosystem, I'm going to nominate you for the Al Gore Earth Day award this year. Gotta love those frogs...
Posted: Jun 19th, '11, 22:01
by Tony Meola
That is a great set up.
Can't believe the snakes have not found it yet. They will. You need some fish. Maybe a bass or two. You could do catch and release.
Posted: Jun 20th, '11, 07:55
by luis
Its a bit far away from you otherwise, I would like to offer you my turtle cause she is now very big, 20 cms long. She really needs a place like your waterfall. Very nice.
All the best
Posted: Jun 20th, '11, 08:36
by randall
nice....whats the audio like? bud ad?
Posted: Jun 20th, '11, 19:51
by Bob H.
Nice stone work Capt. Pat, you whittle that fish? A sacle model Bertram floatin down stream with UV at the helm would be a hoot. BH
Posted: Jun 26th, '11, 08:18
by AndreF
Posted: Jun 26th, '11, 09:59
by Harry Babb
Andre wrote:Costa Rica Lizard
Taste a lot like Chicken.......I believe (wink wink! ! ) that's what we ate for supper while on a diving trip in Hondarus.....LOL
hb
