Vanishing Water

[Elton]

Sometimes, the level of my pond drops dramatically over a few hours. This doesn't always happen on a hot day - it's happened on rainy days before.

 

It also isn't constant - i.e. it will go weeks without losing any water.

 

Could there be any logical explanation for this?

[Guest Ferret1959]

Have you got a pump?

Are all the connections good?

If not maybe it's ok when the leaky joint is blocked but leaking when clear until the next bit of rubbish blocks it, if you get what I mean???????????

 

 

 

 

Is your spotty dog fursty?

[Elton]

It could be an intermittent blockage - I do have to clear the pump fairly often and have had blockages right the way up the pipe before.

[jeepster]

maybe the fish are drinking it

[Huge_Vitae]

maybe the fish are drinking it

Don't be daft jeeps............ Freshwater fish don't drink.

Only Saltwater fish drink......... why did you not listen at school?

[John E Ashford]

Elton, logic tells me your pond is tidal.

 

I'll get my coat.

[MrWiggly]

Do you have pets ?? Dogs ?? Cats ??

 

They drink a hell of a lot !!!

[Guest Ferret1959]

maybe the fish are drinking it

 

Silly boy, if the fish was drinking it they would also be peeing it so no change in the water level. :D

[Guest sandpipper]

Silly boy, if the fish was drinking it they would also be peeing it so no change in the water level. :D

 

 

silly boy dave Elton`s fish are house(pond) trained they get out and go behind a bush to have a wee,it would be like you having tiddle in the bath yuk something id never do again, i tiddle on the sponge then wring it out in the sink.

[TOPCAT]

you may have a hole in the pond it's self, and rubbish blocks it, then gets moved by the fish, the pond leak's the rubbish moves with the water covers the hole, and the leak stops, this is correct as it has happened to me.