Building a homemade garage pond

[waynefrcan]

Liner was just able to fit as I bought an end of season cut piece for half price, could be larger, might add extra liner for next year. Gravity filter with 1500 gal/hr pump. Yes I know filtration could be better, but it's only seasonal setup.

It does slightly bow out in the center maybe 1/2 inch but I built it strong. About 700 US gal. Small fry tub 100 US gal. Garage is heated to 38-40 F so they don't eat much all winter.

Any questions on build just ask.

Thanks
Wayne

 

[Tula]

Looks great and I'm glad your fish overwintered safely If you want to add some easy biological filtration, I've seen ponds where they just lay boards over the pond and set up a DIY shower on the boards. over the pond.

 

[waynefrcan]

I have added most of the outside pond media to it, filter has extra as well.

 

[MitchM]

Nice wayne.
Do you notice any moisture problems in the garage during the winter?

 

[waynefrcan]

Nope none. But I did 2 winters ago in parts of walls where the insulation did not have vapor barrier cover. Without the barrier the plywood walls sweated and then frosted up under the insulation.

 

[waynefrcan]

I might make it 11' x 5' x 40" for next winter which should put it at 1000 gal aprox. My original plan was 12' long but decided against it as I was concerned about how strong it would be to hold the water. Now I know if built well that size is no problem.

 

[Lisak1]

Glad to hear your fish made it @waynefrcan . I hope they appreciate all your efforts!

 

[waynefrcan]

Just had a look at the photo lineup. The photo of just the wood frame shot, it looks like the wood is warped or a crappy build. Not the case, some of them were taken with just an I-phone, so not the best quality. I can tell you it is all straight and tight.

 

[waynefrcan]

Glad to hear your fish made it @waynefrcan . I hope they appreciate all your efforts!

YEs they happy and healthy. They told me this not with words but by not dying lol

 

[Lisak1]

Haha! I'm glad - nothing worse than an ungrateful fish!

 

[waynefrcan]

OR, what about using one of those Intex above-ground pools? I think they tend to be round, so maybe space is a concern, but you should be able to get a deal on one as summer winds down.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/40720864?...7319792&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=105949472432&veh=sem

Lots of folks use these in the ponding world.

Hello, I'm thinking about getting a 10' x 10' x 30" high like you have linked. I'm wondering do you know if the ponders used that crappy filter pump or somehow capped it off. Leak problems?
THanks
Wayne