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Gardening

XemaSab

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1. 2 things you might try:

Reply to yardwork (Original post)

Sat Jun 9, 2012, 07:48 PM

Jun 2012

Maybe get some window screen and make a bag for the pump?

Also, maybe get some little black snails from the pet store and see if they help with keeping the water clean?

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I made a water garden in a small Vietnamese water bowl - need advice! [View all] yardwork Jun 2012 OP

2 things you might try: XemaSab Jun 2012 #1

Great ideas. I will try that. yardwork Jun 2012 #5

No advice, but I'd love to see a picture. beac Jun 2012 #2

I promise I will take a picture and figure out how to upload it soon! yardwork Jun 2012 #6

This link has info on how to use a free Photobucket account beac Jun 2012 #7

Check out the pump cages and bags at this link. Denninmi Jun 2012 #3

That's very helpful. Thank you! yardwork Jun 2012 #4

Hydroponics doesn't work that way. You need circulation. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #8

Doesn't the pump provide circulation? It's 35 gallons per hour. The bowl holds maybe 12 gallons. yardwork Jun 2012 #9

Well then, I suppose it would! HopeHoops Jun 2012 #10

i was having this conversation recently and was told mopinko Jun 2012 #11