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AndreF · Post by **AndreF** » Jun 17th, '11, 19:14

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?

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Jun 17th, '11, 20:30

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...

Brewster Minton · Post by **Brewster Minton** » Jun 17th, '11, 20:41

That frog was just the right eating size.

Bruce · Post by **Bruce** » Jun 18th, '11, 08:25

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.

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Jun 18th, '11, 09:01

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...

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » Jun 19th, '11, 21:32

Patrick,

With that cool ecosystem, I'm going to nominate you for the Al Gore Earth Day award this year. Gotta love those frogs...

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » Jun 19th, '11, 22:01

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.

luis · Post by **luis** » Jun 20th, '11, 07:55

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

randall · Post by **randall** » Jun 20th, '11, 08:36

nice....whats the audio like? bud ad?

Bob H. · Post by **Bob H.** » Jun 20th, '11, 19:51

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

AndreF · Post by **AndreF** » Jun 26th, '11, 08:18

[img][img]http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg10 ... taRica.jpg[/img][/img]
Costa Rica Lizard

Harry Babb · Post by **Harry Babb** » Jun 26th, '11, 09:59

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

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