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Re: [Killietalk] Pond Update
I may have to resort to a solar powered electric fence myself to keep
the deer out of my garden. Down here our greatest predator is the
great blue heron! Joe
On Apr 12, 2008, at 11:10 AM, George & Melanie Caruso wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> I am surprised that we do not have a problem with raccons since we
> live in
> the country and have plenty of critters around. The raccoons visit
> our bird
> feeders which are close to my pond. The pond has plenty of green
> frogs in
> it,, but I have never had any problem with the raccoons. One option
> you may
> have is to put up a low voltage electric fence inclosure around
> the area
> where you keep your tubs. You can get a A/C unit for around $20 or
> $30 and
> the wire and posts are quite cheap. If you have a TSC (tractor
> supply co.)
> store in your area they have all the goodies. We have resorted to
> this setup
> for our garden to keep out the deer.
> Take Care,
> George
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott Davis" <unclescott at prodigy_net>
> To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
> Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 11:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Pond Update
>
>
>> Look forward to your presentation Joe. I've not gotten to the pond
>> building stage but have several out door containers of a 20-40-gallon
>> nature. Unfortunately we have a terrific problem with the
>> ubiquitous (not
>> to mention iniquitous) raccoons. Though it "uglified" the
>> containers, I
>> was reduced to wrapping them in a green plastic coated chicken
>> wire mesh
>> to keep the varmints out. The mesh at least kept the killies safer
>> and
>> some notatus fry survived.
>>
>> The raccoons developed a terrific appetite for water hyacinth and
>> would
>> sit on the mesh and bounce on them until the mesh was closer to
>> the water.
>> Examining the mess of fragments, a gardening friend thought at
>> first that
>> we had cut worms.
>>
>> I'd like to find something (aversion therapy?) which wouldn't kill
>> the
>> raccoons but would keep them away. That probably needs to be aside
>> from
>> killing or trapping them because of legal issues and cost. Also
>> one could
>> guess that a new gang of the masked bandits would just move in.
>>
>> A pond keeper (ponder?) I met has had good luck with a six foot
>> privacy
>> fence and a couple of Dobermans. I'd rather not take that course
>> though.
>> (Picky! Picky!)
>>
>> I too am intrigued with George's Aphanius pond. Thank you George
>> for the
>> updates. Wiser minds than mine locally have concluded that a big
>> mistake
>> of ours is keeping many Aphanius species warmer than need be, much
>> to the
>> distress of the female Aphanius.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Scott
>>
>> Joseph Scanlan <drkillinut at mac_com> wrote: In Syracuse I will be
>> talking
>> about my experiences with outdoor
>> pools. Hope you will attend and tell us more about your heater and
>> what it cost you to purchase and operate it. Joe Scanlan
>>
>> On Apr 9, 2008, at 12:31 PM, George & Melanie Caruso wrote:
>>
>>> Last summer I put several adult Aphanius danfordii soysali in my
>>> outside pond. It is a small pond, just 55 gal. which we have mainly
>>> for the birds thru the winter. I put a submersible pond heater in
>>> it which keeps the water from going below 32 degrees and freezing.
>>> There is a small pump in it which circulates the water up into a
>>> couple small pools and then back into the main pond. With our
>>> weather getting into the upper 60s and low 70s now I was pleasantly
>>> suprised to see several small fish and several larger fish flashing
>>> about in the pond. I have a hardy water lily that I keep in the
>>> pond and then add acouple of water hyacinths in the summer. I am
>>> sure it will not be long now before I see fry swimming about as
>>> well. Here in Northern Ohio we had a pretty cold winter with a lot
>>> of snow so the Aphanius did pretty well I think.
>>> George
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