"With present autumn rains, this topic is, I suppose, all water under the bridge now - or evaporated into the air?! But your point about tap water is valid. I would be more concerned at the insidious effects of its chlorine content. Vertebrates would…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Randolph Nov 4, 2014. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Have just joined the group to try and get someone to top up the water in the wildlife pond, if anyone knows who does this then can you please contact them and let them know that the goldfish there…Continue
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"Topping up ponds with tapwater is usually not recommended as it is high in nitrates and leads to excessive growth of algae. Incidentally the best ponds for amphibians are those that dry up every 10 years or so, as they are then fish-free. Otherwise…"
"Hi Zenia,
And the pond will look even beter when the wildlife group do some 'weeding' in September. Everyone welcome to help out, of course.
Jo & Simon"
Wildlife Pond
Currently staying in St Andrews and great to see the pond looking so much better than my last visit. Could not see any sign of the goldfish, so guess now there is more water they can conceal themselves over a larger area. I am really looking forward to seeing the changes in the the trees during the autumn months.See More
"Hi Zenia,
The pond level is now fine, thanks, I believe to Mickey our resident park keeper whose work is invaluable in the park.
No, you were right to contact FoSAP about your concern over the water level. However, fluctuating (and in dry…"
"Hi Des
Can you clarify your reply for me? Do you think perhaps I should not have brought it to the attention of Friends? Must say Itotally agree it's not the place for goldfish, or anything else 'introduced'.
Zenia"
"mickey sorted it out"
"Yes sir. Right away sir."
"Thank you, Zenia, for contacting us about the pond water level.
We are aware of the problem and we are looking at ways to get some water into the pond soon.
Jo"
Almost dry wildlife pond
Have just joined the group to try and get someone to top up the water in the wildlife pond, if anyone knows who does this then can you please contact them and let them know that the goldfish there are struggling in about a bucket of water with nowhere to escape to.Park ranger tells me it is FOSAP who look after it so will someone please get it filled. A whole week of rain would probably not do it, someone with access to a tap needs to sort it out.Can someone post to let me know what's…See More
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- Do you live in Bristol
- Yes
- How often do you use St Andrews Park
- Once a month
- What is it about St Andrews Park you like
- Everything, my daughter lives near the gates and walks through the park everyday taking her son to school. When I am here I do the school walk too. I will soon be moving back to Bristol and look forward to even more time in the park. HOWEVER, THIS MORNING I WAS HORRIFIED TO SEE THE GOLDFISH GASPING FOR AIR IN THE TINY AMOUNT OF WATER LEFT IN THE NATURAL POND. THEY NEED WATER, AND THEY NEED IT NOW! I SPOKE WITH ONE OF THE RANGERS WHO TOLD ME FOSAP LOOK AFTER IT, SO PLEASE, PLEASE GET SOME WATER IN THERE ASAP.
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Wildlife Pond
Posted on August 28, 2014 at 8:21 1 Comment 0 Likes
Currently staying in St Andrews and great to see the pond looking so much better than my last visit. Could not see any sign of the goldfish, so guess now there is more water they can conceal themselves over a larger area. I am really looking forward to seeing the changes in the the trees during the autumn months.
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