Hi irish ny..........Here's what I do to post a pic from photobucket: Go to the thumbnail of it on Photobucket It gives you choices of how to send something. I click on the IMG code, then go to the browser toolbar and click on "Edit", then click on "copy". Then go to the place on the forum where you want the pic, and then click on "Edit" again, but this time click on "paste". Review it and then submit. See if that works for you. Make sure your Photobucket is set up to only show the pics you want to show, otherwise it will give anyone access to all your pics. Keep trying. You'll get it!

Joecd, a very important question is how will the water get from your pump to the bog's and waterfall? Is your pump in the skimmer? If not how does it get from the skimmer to the pump? Most important is what size pipe are you using?? My point is, no matter how big your pump is the amount of water you can move is limited by the size of pipe, the head (how many feet of pipe, how many fittings and how high above pond level). I used a Savio skimmer with 16" opening and found that it would not keep up with the 6k GPH pump (in the skimmer), especially if I left the skimmer filter pad in place. I finally removed the pad and replaced it with 2 layers of 1/4" hardware cloth which helped but only if they were cleaned frequently. In a pond that size you should have a bottom drain if you will be keeping Koi or Goldfish. I say this because a skimmer is only effective at cleaning the top of the water. All the fish poo and other sinking debris will not get filtered unless you have a bottom drain. The number and size of your fish will effect how much filtration you will need and how often you will need to "turn the water over". Are you planning to use the bogs for filtration? If so how big are they and how will they be constructed? Be aware that bogs are a great filter if they are big enough and you have a way to keep them clean other than removing all the gravel. Bogs used for filters in ponds with fish are notorious for clogging up and becoming harbors for harmful bacteria. Do some research on bog filters before you decide to use them. Water garden people who keep fish in their water gardens use them a lot but most koi pond people will not use them at all. Just my two cents worth. I'm sure others will provide input as well.

I just finished building my 5'Wx7'Lx4'D pond and I would love any kinds of aquatic plants, especially oxygenating ones and blue anything plants. Please see my page. I live near the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, NY and I will meet anyone in Manhattan or Brooklyn for plant exchanges.

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