It took 2 months for the leak(s) to work their way out again, and was running up to a 3-4GPH leak rate when I last checked it in July. The top epoxy surface coating had cracked again, but only in one spot this time. I’ll repeat the sealing process again over the winter and double up the final epoxy topping in the spring. I’d have liked to do so much more with it this year, but was stuck mostly just sitting around looking at it. I guess that’s really what it’s for, anyway.
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Up until last year, wintering the pond plants in the basement was mostly just a struggle for survival. Last year I started adding aquarium nutes and re-charging the water with nutrient-rich tank runoff. That made a big difference last winter. First frost and freezes coming up, so the plants came out last week. The little basement grow area just had another light fixture installed, doubling output this season. I expect next spring to be the 1st time we don’t buy any pond plants. The ones we have are pretty nice now and fit the bill for this application very well. The new one in front there spreads out nicely on the surface, giving the Goldies something to hide under. Now if the Blue Herons can wait just 1 more day…