I finally started my pond

[bindian]

Is the water level steadily dropping? Most ponds will lose water for quite awhile when they first fill up with water. I takes some time for the soil to get to that point where it holds water. While Betonite will sometimes seal a pond, you have to really mix it in with the soil after draining the pond. How much to use and how far up the banks, plus how well to mix it with the soil is all a big part of getting it to work.

Good Luck,
Eddie

Eddie,
Maybe the pond will settle. I didn't know that. The water level is constant, just stays lower than I would like.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

Good job with the concrete, Brandi. That looks like a really professional job. Maybe this week, you'll get to see it tested. According to the NWS, you have an 80% chance of rain today and 20%-30% the rest of the week.

BTW: Any woman who can build her own forms and mix 5 bags of concrete is okay in my book. There aren't many like you.

Jim,
Thanks! Dad and I used to mix concrete in a wheel barrow for fence posts and such. Now I just pour in the concrete and add bunches of water. Not the strongest concrete, but easiest on your body.
Yeah, God broke the mold when he made me.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

I GOT MINNOWS! Approx. 250 Fathead Minnows. I released them and they went deep, as the water they were in was cold. Arkansas Pond Stockers came down to Conroe today. I had to wake up and meet them at 1:30. I tried to get the water warmed to pond temperature, but the rain came and I went back to bed. At 5 this evening I didn't see any floating, so all survived. I also put the forklift pallet into the pond for their breeding. The pallet is weighted down with two large cinder blocks.
hugs, Brandi

 

[jinman]

Now that you have minnows, how long will it be before you start having visits from grey and white herons? If white spots appear on your bank that look like someone spilled paint, you'll know you have new "friends."

 

[EddieWalker]

Congrats on the fish. Now it's just a matter of time for your pond to come alive!!!!

Eddie

 

[bindian]

Now that you have minnows, how long will it be before you start having visits from grey and white herons? If white spots appear on your bank that look like someone spilled paint, you'll know you have new "friends."

Jim,
Hopefully never if the hawks keep them away. I have a lot of hawks here and between them and Booger I should be okay. I didn't see any minnows this morning, but saw one jump! I just hope the frogs don't eat them all! They are in deep water right now, since it is so hot and extra humid this week here.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

Congrats on the fish. Now it's just a matter of time for your pond to come alive!!!!

Eddie

Eddie,
I can hardly wait. Next month.......hopefully blue cat fingerlings!
hugs, Brandi

 

[blueriver]

I did not read the entire deal ... was the pond dam cored?

 

[The Dougster]

Great looking job Brandi, something you can be proud of... have you found a source of bentonite in your area? My pond, dug in January has finally begun to hold a few inches of water, without sufficient rainfall runoff, the jury is still out as to whether or not the pond will hold water.... The plan is to eventually buy fish for stocking. I'm hoping this will become possible in the coming months. I look forward to hearing more about your pond and fishing in the coming months.

 

[bindian]

I did not read the entire deal ... was the pond dam cored?

Yes, there are photos also.
hugs, Brandi