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Originally Posted by bigwig  I was just wondering about the feasibility of setting up a pond without a pump or filter. I have heard of others who have done this, but was wondering whether the water would just become stagnant and smelly ? Would we need to kepp cleaning it out every 2-3 months ? Has anyone got a pond without a filter or pump in ? |
Plenty of oxygenator plants such as Rigid Hornwort will keep the water healthy as will a thriving ecosystem of aquatic animals in your pond. If you want to kickstart the animal life in your pond you could get a bucketful of sludge and water from a nearby pond and stick it in.
Cheers,
Adam