sunnyvmx

First, all your questions can be answered watching YouTube videos. Chlorine in tap water is a fish killer but most likely dissipates in your aljibe. I'm still careful though and use a water conditioner that eliminates it in seconds. This can be bought in pet shop. How much to use needs to be determined by how many gallons are added to the pond. Fill buckets and add a little to each bucket. That's what I do for my aquariums. 

I prefer dish washing liquid on the windshield. Especially after they tried to clear it with their wipers.

I would like to see what she has. I'm flexible with my time. See if she wants me to contact her to make an appointment. I appreciate the trouble you've gone to for me. 

I agree. Have to try it. This low humidity is defeating me in the plant room. Even with 2 water fountains and humidifier. I may just give up and switch to succulents and cactus. I see a lot of bus trips to the cactus nurseries in my future. 

I seem to need a challenge or project going all the time. Two dogs, 400 plants, 60 fish should be enough. Even 5 husbands (trained 'em, sold 'em, got a good price.) Now this:

I will definitely look at the concrete places around. I'm afraid the Cantera stone would outshine the plants. Beautiful fountains for sure. 

Thank you Youngtimer for responding. I would appreciate it if you would follow up on the fountain. 

New or used. Not for water, but for planting so a leak wouldn't be a problem. No pump or plumbing necessary. Good condition. 

This is the second time this political posting has been deleted.  Don't do it again.  This section is for fun, not for your politics.

New aquarium holds 40 gallons, I'll fill that and flood the yard. 

When you know they're coming, do you turn off the city water and start using up the aljibe water? Maybe for a few days and water the lawn? I would hate to see all that water run out into the street. 

That was my next question. 

Thank you both, that answers my question. 

What are your thoughts or opinion about cleaning the aljibe. Is it beneficial or a waste of time and money. I replace my filter every month. No tinaco, pressure pump. I rent and doubt that it's ever been cleaned.

This is my paradise. A large plant room upstairs with shelving units, water fountains and humidifier. A three shelf cart to fill with plants and wheel outside on the balcony where I can water freely. One third of living room downstairs is an atrium with another water fountain. Outside terrace is lined with plants. One corner of yard has orchids and more. I rent so gardening is all in pots. Even with the dogs and fish, I still have time for margaritas so please visit.

To wander is one thing....go off into the ditch is another. 

An area in the back off the terrace is where I do a lot of repotting. Was always muddy. The rain splashed the mud on the terrace and required rinsing off everyday. The dogs and I tracked mud into the house. I hated it. I sprayed it with a strong weed killer, laid down the cloth, had 23 bags of river rock delivered and placed them one by one to fill the area. Problem solved. 

It's a power filter I saw on YouTube. Many new innovations to make it more user friendly. Not on Amazon. Good reviews. I'll have Alex Peterson bring it. Bought 5 beautiful little catfish. Found out they were Upside Down catfish and will grow to 4 inches or more. So bought a 40L tank and having a cabinet made for it. At least 350 lbs set up. Catfish need a long tank to be happy and not crowding each other. 

Thanks for the suggestion, I will keep it in mind. I know ISHOP is also an option. I have plenty of time. Right now I'm investigating having the tank and stand made. 

Hola, I'm setting up a large aquarium and would like a special filter. Vendor doesn't ship out of US. Happy to buy dinner for your trouble. 

I had a friend who tried to pick up a soccer ball he thought his kids left in the yard. He soon discovered it was two skunks mating but too late. Boy were they mad.