This is one example of the kind of natural swimming pool that we plan to build. I'm just starting to plan the layout now.
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Wow, looks like really hard work, are there people in central coast that can build those natural pools?
M
We will be doing most of the work ourselves (once again!). An excavator will be needed to dig the hole...we will use the same contractor we've hired to do some other work already on the property.
Annette
Please excuse my complete ignorance - but is it possible to stock rainbow trout in something like that? or is that the wrong type of water...... if it is, I will donate however much it costs to keep some trouts in it - as an investment so I can take a fishing rod to your place!
Unfortunately, fish not only eat the good phytoplankton (that eat algae), they also do poos. Therefore, they are definitely not good when you're trying to keep a pond/pool nice and clear. They also might eat the other invertebrates that prey on the mosquito larvae etc... so we will only have frogs swimming around.... hmm... but maybe just one or two grown trout can be put in just for when you visit!
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