We put a new pond in this past week as our old pond liner (that was here when we moved in and reportedly about 30 years old, if not older) split and lost all the water. It felt a bit rushed as we had to try and get it set up as quickly as possible as we had a load of Great Crested Newts that were suddenly homeless, and they are still in their solely aquatic stage, and they’re a protected species.
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It’s not 100% finished, but it’s progressing well and the noots are healthy and thriving in the new space.
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There are plenty of shelter and hiding spaces both in and around the pond, plus a wildlife escape route.
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It’ll take a while for it to settle and neutralise, and ideally we’d have had more time to prep and treat everything, but all the noot and forg inhabitants are doing well