Post 9pMD8Pa44IsTiMEOnI by Battrebeet@mastodon.social
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(DIR) Post #9pMCoxcVniFdUi6KAq by hiway@social.harshadsharma.com
2019-11-26T14:08:51.049320Z
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Since I'm a newbie at living close to a forest and farming, I asked neighbors what they do with their natural ponds that are filled by springs - unanimous response was to pour bleach to keep the water crystal clear - otherwise algae will take over.Chose to risk it and add more life to my pond instead of eliminating it - introduced fish a few months ago, some died - apparently expected when they are transported long distance to a very different environment, but many survived.Snapped a photo today while they gathered to feed :)Photo of a natural pond with ab…
(DIR) Post #9pMCoyLB7dypjEzznM by hiway@social.harshadsharma.com
2019-11-26T14:31:21.202244Z
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Here's what the pond looks like. Diverted water from another spring using pipes and letting it pour into the pond as it needs aeration - the underground springs aren't enough to move the deep water column. Will create a cascade waterfall and add air-stones and pump to add more oxygen and reduce stratification - that's when the water far below the surface doesn't get enough movement and settles down, and often lacks oxygen.Photo of the pond, the water lo…
(DIR) Post #9pMD3Nd7tRwSDVGRFY by tariquesani@fosstodon.org
2019-11-26T14:20:41Z
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@hiway do you want crystal clear water?
(DIR) Post #9pMD3Pzt5nKxYfve0O by hiway@social.harshadsharma.com
2019-11-26T14:23:25.615041Z
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@tariquesani if the price is killing everything in it, nah! I'm good with how it looks. And the fish feed on the algae, so less feed is needed. Double win :D
(DIR) Post #9pMD3RkiZAOJ0CqYdc by tariquesani@fosstodon.org
2019-11-26T14:42:50Z
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@hiway look up anaerobic or biological filters. You can make one yourself very cheaply. Takes a couple of week but the water becomes crystal and the flora and fauna is healthier. Algae in water means excess nitrates...
(DIR) Post #9pMD3U3vygx0ANqvrs by hiway@social.harshadsharma.com
2019-11-26T14:48:07.860812Z
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@tariquesani Although we don't use any fertilizers, people uphill do, so I'm guessing some does seep into the water.
(DIR) Post #9pMD3Upn6lEQYoF9Si by tariquesani@fosstodon.org
2019-11-26T14:54:02Z
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@hiway I had created one using coconut husk and gravel in a 200L drum. Takes time to get the anaerobic bacteria going but works pretty well as long as the nitrates are not atrociously high.
(DIR) Post #9pMD8Pa44IsTiMEOnI by Battrebeet@mastodon.social
2019-11-26T14:31:53Z
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@hiway My farms on punjab himachal border. I'm trying out stuff too
(DIR) Post #9pMD8T9ylEO8oc3cgq by hiway@social.harshadsharma.com
2019-11-26T14:36:32.082124Z
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@Battrebeet Nice! In the mountains or plains?
(DIR) Post #9pMD8VtmZuDPJFVEMS by Battrebeet@mastodon.social
2019-11-26T14:39:44Z
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@hiway foothills, near Pong Dam. Heavenly
(DIR) Post #9pMD8Y3mXhP00qCFE0 by hiway@social.harshadsharma.com
2019-11-26T14:41:45.749006Z
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@Battrebeet sweet! All the best with your experiments! We need innovation and breaking the routine on our farmlands.