Here is after a few hours of re-digging. The pond was actually two ponds before, connected by a stream. I made it into one pond and got rid of the plant shelf. I also built the edge up so the water would be above ground level, and the rocks around the edge can sit in the water.
My Bio FIlter Build
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Here is my fish waiting for there new home. There is 4 koi, and a bunch of comets.
The tadpole really confused me. I put him in the pond last summer, and apparently he didn't finish his transformation last year, and decided to just hang out all winter. Its kinda weird because we had put 3-4 of the same tadpole in last year, and he was the only one who didn't turn into a frog.
There is also a pic of my one baby fish that survived from last year. Not sure where he came from and if he is a koi or a comet.
I had my old pressurized filter running in the pool the entire time.
The tadpole really confused me. I put him in the pond last summer, and apparently he didn't finish his transformation last year, and decided to just hang out all winter. Its kinda weird because we had put 3-4 of the same tadpole in last year, and he was the only one who didn't turn into a frog.
There is also a pic of my one baby fish that survived from last year. Not sure where he came from and if he is a koi or a comet.
I had my old pressurized filter running in the pool the entire time.
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That does not look like an EPDM liner. What material is it?
After a full day of work, here is where it is now. I still need to finish the filter. I haven't connected my pump to the barbed input line on the back yet. It is just pushed down in through the top of the elbow. I obviously need a lot more rock.. But I am really happy with how its turning out. I still need to form the PVC waterfall outlet a little bit.
The fish seem to love it. They have much more surface area, and they already seem more active.
I am currently my pump into my old pressurized filter, the into the new bio filter. I figured I would run it this way for a while till the new filter becomes established.
Any of you who run these types of bio filters, do you also do any type of additional mechanical filtration?
Any suggestions on finishing the edging? My rough plan is to use a landscaping border and fill with mulch.
The fish seem to love it. They have much more surface area, and they already seem more active.
I am currently my pump into my old pressurized filter, the into the new bio filter. I figured I would run it this way for a while till the new filter becomes established.
Any of you who run these types of bio filters, do you also do any type of additional mechanical filtration?
Any suggestions on finishing the edging? My rough plan is to use a landscaping border and fill with mulch.
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The liner is a 20 mil PVC liner......
I got it for practically nothing. I wish I could afford a nicer liner, but this is truly a budget project. (so far less then $300 + fish) The way it was setup before, the fish were separated in two ponds, neither of which were big enough for the fish in it. I couldn't afford a big nice liner, but knew I had to improve the size of the pond.
It was actually not that bad working with this liner. After being in the sun for a few hours it was pretty pliable and easy to work with. I am ok with the fact that it will not last as long, and hopefully by that time I can afford a nicer liner.
I got it for practically nothing. I wish I could afford a nicer liner, but this is truly a budget project. (so far less then $300 + fish) The way it was setup before, the fish were separated in two ponds, neither of which were big enough for the fish in it. I couldn't afford a big nice liner, but knew I had to improve the size of the pond. It was actually not that bad working with this liner. After being in the sun for a few hours it was pretty pliable and easy to work with. I am ok with the fact that it will not last as long, and hopefully by that time I can afford a nicer liner.
koiguy1969
GIGGETY-GIGGETY!!
my freinds had his pond atleast 7or 8 years with a 20 mil pvc liner... no problems yet!!... oh yeah..its looking good!! and i know what you mean, i am a nickle and dime ponder myself gotta keep costs down
Thanks KoiGuy! 7-8 years's is not too shabby for the price I got the liner for!
stroppy
stroppy
i too had a pvc liner till i built my raised pond ..and it was there for about 8 years
great looking pond. did u put any capet or capet foam under the liner?
no, there is no carpet foam underneath. There is a layer of sand though.
Hey guys! Filter is working great so far! Starting to see some gunk inside it. So that's good.
I found a local place to get stones. $40 bucks for a "carload". not too bad.
Any suggestions on how to finish the edge off? I am leaning toward a few more loads of stone and just have stone all the way down. Another option is to build a small retaining wall around the outside and fill the middle with mulch or pea gravel.
Need some opinions as I am having a hard time deciding.
Thanks!
Jon
I found a local place to get stones. $40 bucks for a "carload". not too bad.
Any suggestions on how to finish the edge off? I am leaning toward a few more loads of stone and just have stone all the way down. Another option is to build a small retaining wall around the outside and fill the middle with mulch or pea gravel.
Need some opinions as I am having a hard time deciding.
Thanks!
Jon
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Fine deal! I would not put any near the bottom. Some large ones scattered around the outside would help make it look more natural.
DrDave said:
Yes, I am not going to put any rock in the pond, outside of what you already see which is really only partially submerged.
I am looking for any advice on the outside edges.
Anybody here have a doc style filter remotely located? If so do you have any suggestions for plumbing? Can the plumbing run horizontally or does it always need a downward pitch. Since it is only gravity feed I assume it can never go uphill.
I just got a new pump, and I am planning on using it to run my falls, which will be rebuilt, and use my existing pump to run the filter, which I want to move behind the garage.
Also, here are some more pics of the pond so far.
I just got a new pump, and I am planning on using it to run my falls, which will be rebuilt, and use my existing pump to run the filter, which I want to move behind the garage.
Also, here are some more pics of the pond so far.
