New pond 2010?

[mrsclem]

Anyone planning a new pond or upgrade for 2010? We just ordered liner and pump for a new pond. We currently have an 8' gazebo next to our pond and it is in danger of collapse so figure removing it will give us a large enough area for a new pond. Plans are for 10'X10'x4' deep. Hopefully most underground but partially above ground as we have NO level ground here. Hoping the weather will hold up here for a while so the site prep can start this winter. Long range plans to link the 2 ponds together but thats a long way off! 150-200 gallon stock tank skippy filter also on this winters list off projects.

 

[stroppy]

good luck mrsclem ...let us know how its going :fish2:
how is your other pond now with your bog filter ?

 

[koiguy1969]

No new pond or addition to, but i will be adding another 100 gals of filter into the system i think

 

[koiguy1969]

i see your building a stock tank filter,, be sure to build it with a waterfall weir instead of a pipe or hose outlet, then you can put it pond side and have your falls without fear of leaks.
i took these pix with the top flat stones off to show the weir the weir is 10" wide,1&1/2" in opening heigth and with the weir extension on almost 20" out. that opening is equivalent to a 4" round opening but allows you to maintain a higher water level in filter,,,,,you can see the top of the filter filled with hiacynths for veggiy filtration and hiding the filter.

 

[ctrgojo]

Im looking to expand in 2010 also! from our prefab 250 and use it as a bog and dumping in to a 10 ft by 4 ft and possibly as deep as 5ft... :fish2:

 

[koikeepr]

I'm right there with you! Planning a new build for spring 2010 of 4-5,000 gallons.

 

[mrsclem]

Stroppy- original pond is doing well, bog filter has the water crystal clear.
Koiguy- thanks for the input on the stocktank filter. Where can I get the weir?

 

[stroppy]

thats good mrsclem im going to try building something like it for the raised pond

 

[koiguy1969]

https://www.gardenpondforum.com/waterfall-filter-looks-interesting-t4041.html
read this thread and checkout the link to checkout stainless steel ones for sale..
i dont know the price...i made my own out the same 1/2' polyethylene structural foam plastic that the tanks are made of.
DoDad said you get them here..
Economy Aquatic Gardens
2915 Preston Hwy
Louisville, KY 40217

Phone: 502 637-8927