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Produce => Wildlife forum => Topic started by: Dandytown on March 01, 2011, 14:11:36

Title: How to clean the allotment pond (aka an old bathtub)
Post by: Dandytown on March 01, 2011, 14:11:36
I have an old bath tub at the allotment which has been sunk into the ground.  The frogs spawn in it but I dont think they have started yet. 

It is full of rubbish and sludge ect.  Should I tip the lot and refill with rain water whist checking the sludge for any life that can go back in.

Any suggestions on getting it a little cleaner or should I just stick gloved hands in or a net and remove any large debri?

thanks in anticipation
Title: Re: How to clean the allotment pond (aka an old bathtub)
Post by: goodlife on March 01, 2011, 14:26:40
It might be 'easiest' to empty all water with bucket..maybe in waterbut?..then clear majority of the sludge off leaving bit on bottom for frogs/tadpoles to hide in and put the water back in..yes, same water.. ;)
As your tub is sunk, digging it out sounds harder job than bucket job..
Title: Re: How to clean the allotment pond (aka an old bathtub)
Post by: Dandytown on March 01, 2011, 14:33:43
Why didnt I think of that  :)..... keep all the good bacteria etc in there to support new life.

Thanks goodlife
Title: Re: How to clean the allotment pond (aka an old bathtub)
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 01, 2011, 16:51:00
Why do you want to clean it out? If it's healthy, and not stinking or anything, leave it as it seems to support a healthy wildlife population.