Randy's Tank and Learn Thread

Randy Holmes-Farley · 2026-08-09T19:03:07-0400

Euphylliaphyle said:
That sounds like a lot of work. Looks good!

Thanks. And yes it was a massive amount of heavy manual labor. Just about at my limit.

I also managed to get some substantial poison ivy on my arms when I first put in the steps. Fortunately, that was a couple of weeks ago and it has receded.

vlangel · 2026-08-09T19:12:35-0400

I love the pond and the natural looking water feature. Very nice and good job!

Euphylliaphyle · 2026-08-09T19:28:00-0400

I do love the log sluice/trough. Is it spring fed or runoff?

Euphylliaphyle · 2026-08-09T19:29:07-0400

Never mind. I guess it is a low voltage pump after re-reading.

Randy Holmes-Farley · 2026-08-09T19:31:41-0400

Euphylliaphyle said:
I do love the log sluice/trough. Is it spring fed or runoff?

The pond was dug 70 years ago and is spring fed from underneath it. In winter I’ve seen where water coming up churns the sand in a couple of places as it bubbles up. I found that location because occasional rising bubbles can make ice form last there.

Randy Holmes-Farley · 2026-08-09T19:34:16-0400

Euphylliaphyle said:
Never mind. I guess it is a low voltage pump after re-reading.

Yes, the system has the panel, a charge controller with a usb port, a lithium battery, and the pump attached by a long usb cable. It’s the second pump. The first ones didn’t last a day before failing. I upped to price to a $15 pump and flow is much better. I hope it lasts, but replacing once in a while is no biggie at that cost.