New to ponds

[Shelbygt660]

Yard fills up pretty quickly in the Summer lol

 

[j.w]

No excuses, start digging

 

[Shelbygt660]

Lol. I also garden so. Got any ideas for filters or pumps?

 

[ShawnInfirmity]

I'm with @j.w on this one. If I had that much yard I would be digging a BIG pond in no time!

The pump and filter recommendations will all depend on how many gallons your pond is. Do you have measurements so you or we could estimate a size for you? If it's on the smaller side (~300 gallons or less) you could do an all in one filter and fountain kit like this one.. https://www.amazon.com/CNZ-Filter-S...=8-1&keywords=pond+fountain+filter+all+in+one

If it's larger you may want to get a pump and pre-filter separate and possibly add a spillway or bio-falls in the back where that pole is sticking out? Just throwing some ideas out there but again A LOT depends on how many gallons your pond is.

 

[Mmathis]

@ShawnInfirmity I asked for dimensions a while back.
@Shelbygt660 Yes it would help us be able to give you recommendations if we knew more about your pond: size, dimensions, depth. Is there any shade in that spot? Do have electrical access?

 

[Shelbygt660]

I can get you dimensions tomorow. Mostly sunny except for late evening. I have underground cords running to the pond

 

[Shelbygt660]

Ok. Sorry for the delay in measurements. It's 4ft on the back side and the other side is 4.5 feet roughly not including the corner part. It's about a foot and a quarter deep

 

[Shelbygt660]

Also can I put lava rocks for a bbq in the pond? New of course

 

[addy1]

Also can I put lava rocks for a bbq in the pond? New of course

I have used them a lot for filtering. Put them in they won't harm the pond.

 

[qclabrat]

you have a lot of options. Are you looking for a waterfall? Since there's room around the pond. I'd consider an oasis style to attract people to the pond. Put in some seating so you can read, listen to music, watch a game by the pond. The more the pond draws you to it, will ensure better regular maintenance and monitoring. That's why many suggest a pond near the house and not too far back in the lot.

 

[Shelbygt660]

Mostly looking for getting the right filter and pumps going. As with the temp increase the water is starting to go green. I was considering a water fall and would. Love seating. I have planted some wild cucumber plants around the pond this year to grow on the rocks

 

[Shelbygt660]

Am I guessing right that. My pond holds 150 gallons?

 

[ShawnInfirmity]

Based on the measurements you provided it looks like it's approximately 150 gallons (maybe a little more?) It depends on what you're going for as far as do you want a waterfall look or a fountain look?? Assuming we're right about the size I would get a pump that can do 300-400 gallons per hour.

 

[Shelbygt660]

Would a pool pump work?

 

[Shelbygt660]

This is what I got going on right now