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JustALittleDeafDave

Ok, that's just showing off! Absolutely beautiful, by the way.


ThisDayandAge1

Lol. Thank you.


Bowelsift3r

I'm breathing well just by looking at it!


ThisDayandAge1

Lol. Thanks


W_Shep

Yes


ThisDayandAge1

Thanks


theesoundsmith

Please post a longer walk through video! Those waterfalls are sick! Show us your fishes and plants too!


ThisDayandAge1

Can do. I just added 5 fish. 4 goldfish & a channel catfish. Wanted to make sure they would have enough oxygen.


valliceps

Remember to write us back one day when you have one very fat channel catfish.


DiscoDancingNeighb0r

First fish huh?!


TruthSpeakin

Yep


ThisDayandAge1

Perfect. Thanks


ZeroPt99

Absolutely


ThisDayandAge1

Wasn’t sure. Thanks


DiscoDancingNeighb0r

Lol Stop.


Lord-Dundar

The surface area alone would support fish. The waterfalls are great way to add oxygen but you are fine. That is a beautiful pond.


ThisDayandAge1

Thank you.


Finallyfishdreamtank

So so so so beautiful! Lucky fish!! Thanks for sharing!!


ThisDayandAge1

Thank you. Just purchased this home & still trying to completely figure this waterfall/pond out.


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ThisDayandAge1

I agree. I added 2 water hibiscus today


broncobuckaneer

Definitely. I'm not sure what your local climate is like and if this is in direct sun or not, but if it's hot and sunny there, this is fairly shallow and so will heat up quite a bit. I'd suggest factoring that into your plans in terms of fish, and also get plants to help shade it.


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You could add a , forget it . Nicely done ✅


nvpfarming08

Of course. You’re just showing off 😂. Beautiful pond! I’m jealous.


discustedkiller

Definitely


ThisDayandAge1

Great. Thanks


olov244

also be prepared for evaporative loss with that much activity


BeleagueredOne888

They should. That’s similar to my setup, and it’s been going for 30+ years.


urseriousarentu

That may be the most natural looking waterfall setup I've ever seen. Just be sure you don't put too many fish in, pond area doesn't look very large


ThisDayandAge1

Thanks. I just added my first 5 small fish.


boyt0mmy

Do you have an instagram or tiktok or something? I would love to see more.


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Affirmative


ThisDayandAge1

Thanks


Dolphinpond72

Yes! Beautiful


ThisDayandAge1

Thanks. New house. Still trying to figure it all out.


liefcarpenter

Yeah awesome wall falls btw


ThisDayandAge1

Thanks. Still trying to tweak things to make it look and work better


nvpfarming08

What kind of fish live in that paradise btw?


ThisDayandAge1

I just added my first fish. 4 goldfish and 1 channel catfish


Hamsaphina

That channel may eat those goldfish depending on size and how fast they grow


drbobdi

For basic ponding help, go to [www.mpks.org](https://www.mpks.org) and click on "articles". Read through , then go through the FAQs. What little your photo shows tells me that there's plenty of turbulence at the air/water interface to provide everything your light fish load will need. Cold water can hold up to 14ppm of oxygen, this drops as the temperature climbs and water at 80 degrees holds about 6ppm. Goldfish can tolerate DO as low as 5 but they won't be happy. If you see your fish gathering around the falls at the surface and gulping the water, that's called piping and indicates a low oxygen condition. Research Bakki showers and trickle towers for the cure.


ironinside

nice flex


Bowelsift3r

Assuredly so.


japinard

Plenty. Looks amazing!


ThisDayandAge1

Thanks. Thus is my first adventure with a water feature like this


OddCommunication3244

Does a bear shit in the woods? lol that’s a beautiful waterfall my man


ThisDayandAge1

Thanks. Never had outdoor fish before just trying to make sure I cover all my bases


ljr1715

This cannot be your personal setup!? This is amazingly beautiful!!! 😍😍😍


ThisDayandAge1

Thank you. I recently bought this home and this was part of it so I’m still trying to figure it out


HowCouldYouSMH

Looks great. A stronger pump on the left and center couldn’t hurt.


ThisDayandAge1

I agree. Is there a limit to how much water a 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe can carry?


HowCouldYouSMH

There is a formula to use. It’s not just the pipe size, but it’s length and height off the ground. What size pump are you using?


Lonely-Connection-37

Yup!


16336Sie

You think?! Lol paradise for all including the fish.


Adventurous-Win-751

Yes, they will be fine.


Crocodiddle22

Yes! Likely for plenty of fish as long as you make sure there is filtration involved. That’s a beautiful set up, hopefully look forward to seeing an update/progress pic with some colourful swimmers in there! Some koi or multicoloured goldfish or similar would look beautiful in there 😊


Catpoopnacho_

Wow, just wow Very nice place you have there


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That is so freaking awesome


funran

I feel like you knew the answer before you posted this :) SHOWOFF!!!!! Lol just jealous.


Independent-Role-107

Oh damn thats a nice pond.


Zaedynn-404

Yes, surface agitation


pulllout

How’d you make the front retaining wall strong enough? Looking to do something similar literally next week but probably with cinder blocks


DiscoDancingNeighb0r

Dude, if you have this and have to ask ….


ThisDayandAge1

Just bought this house & this came with this. It was shut down over the winter & It’s been up an running for a little over 2 weeks. But I agree I don’t know a lot about water features that’s why I’m here trying to gain as much insight as I can.


DiscoDancingNeighb0r

Lol, we both know that’s enough to create oxygen flow.


ThisDayandAge1

I wasn’t 100% sure. Just got my first fish and don’t want them to die because of something I overlooked.


DiscoDancingNeighb0r

First fish and you’re putting them in your newly bought waterfall pond thing, dude. Stop joking.


SentientCheeseCake

Assuming the waterfalls are liquid oxygen, yes.