Photos of expansion project
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stroppy
are your fish ok where they are D ?
if so dont worry ...its looking good and huge !! your get there :biggrin:
if so dont worry ...its looking good and huge !! your get there :biggrin:
Thank you very much for your support. It seriously means a lot to me right now. Life's been throwing a few other curve balls lately and I'm kind of worn down as well as worn out.
You're right. I do have all winter and even spring. I had set an artificial goal of having the liner in by Dec. 1, but it just isn't going to happen. Meanwhile, the fish are happy and the water quality is staying stable in the two tanks. I've got a heater in the garage for really cold nights.
I really don't much like wind. and we had a major blow--95 mph over on the coast and up to 50 around here. completely tore up two separate tarps and blew down two bird feeders.
Anyway, what I decided to do today, after cleaning up the mess, was cut up the last tarp so it only covers the side walls. I want to protect them, but the bottom can collect water and I'll pump it out. It remains to be seen if the tarp in this cut out state will survive the winds. We're supposed to get more of it later in the week.
As for gallonage, I don't know. I'm going to guess between 4500-5000 gallons particularly since I reclaimed that 3 inches lost with the east side being high. I did splurge on a water meter so when I fill it I'll know.
BTW, I was thinking of starting some kind of loaner program on this site. I have both a flow meter (for 2 in. pipe) and a water meter. After the initial fill and the first one or two water changes I'll have the numbers dialed in and these meters will sit on a shelf. I'd be happy to lend them out--I'm thinking shipping would be significantly less than the meters.
Below are the latest pics, after the clean up. Boy was it a mess. should have taken a picture of that. The wind and the tarp had actually pulled 5 of those landscaping stones down into the pond. and a ton of leaves.
You're right. I do have all winter and even spring. I had set an artificial goal of having the liner in by Dec. 1, but it just isn't going to happen. Meanwhile, the fish are happy and the water quality is staying stable in the two tanks. I've got a heater in the garage for really cold nights.
I really don't much like wind. and we had a major blow--95 mph over on the coast and up to 50 around here. completely tore up two separate tarps and blew down two bird feeders.
Anyway, what I decided to do today, after cleaning up the mess, was cut up the last tarp so it only covers the side walls. I want to protect them, but the bottom can collect water and I'll pump it out. It remains to be seen if the tarp in this cut out state will survive the winds. We're supposed to get more of it later in the week.
As for gallonage, I don't know. I'm going to guess between 4500-5000 gallons particularly since I reclaimed that 3 inches lost with the east side being high. I did splurge on a water meter so when I fill it I'll know.
BTW, I was thinking of starting some kind of loaner program on this site. I have both a flow meter (for 2 in. pipe) and a water meter. After the initial fill and the first one or two water changes I'll have the numbers dialed in and these meters will sit on a shelf. I'd be happy to lend them out--I'm thinking shipping would be significantly less than the meters.
Below are the latest pics, after the clean up. Boy was it a mess. should have taken a picture of that. The wind and the tarp had actually pulled 5 of those landscaping stones down into the pond. and a ton of leaves.
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not a bad idea to start a library of loaner items....
Your pond skeleton looks lovely. Keep it going. Patience...patience.
Your pond skeleton looks lovely. Keep it going. Patience...patience.
thank you koikeeper. i think it really is going to be nice. as for patience, it's been forced on me and I've calmed way down. i know i can't meet the dec 1 deadline i set for myself and NOT setting another one.
no need for deadlines...it's not like you can put fish in the pond in winter...just take you time and let it happen as it does...
actually i was thinking of trying to get the fish moved before it gets really cold. But once the temps get down there, I guess i'm stuck till it warms up, eh?
ah, so that explains your rush....lol!
If I were you, and hopefully it's feasible for you to leave your fish in their temporary quarters until the early spring--I'd let 'em sit in their vacation home so you don't have to stress out over the build.
If I were you, and hopefully it's feasible for you to leave your fish in their temporary quarters until the early spring--I'd let 'em sit in their vacation home so you don't have to stress out over the build.
i will take your advice. i'm just a little uneasy about having the "kids" in such small volumes of water (700 gallons and 300 gallons) but the water's checking out fine and they're eating ok once a day, low protein winter food. So, Spring it is.
how many kids do you have in each and where are they located--indoors or out?
they are in an unheated garage, although I do have a propane heater for really cold periods.
700 gallon tank houses: 3 12 in Koi, 1 10 in Koi, 2 10 inch Comets, 2 10 inch white goldfish and 3 7 inch shebunkins. 300 gallon tanks holds 1 12 in koi, 1 10 in comet and 2 8 inch gold fish and 1 8 inch white goldfish. Both tanks have constant filtration and aeration.
700 gallon tank houses: 3 12 in Koi, 1 10 in Koi, 2 10 inch Comets, 2 10 inch white goldfish and 3 7 inch shebunkins. 300 gallon tanks holds 1 12 in koi, 1 10 in comet and 2 8 inch gold fish and 1 8 inch white goldfish. Both tanks have constant filtration and aeration.
That is a lot of fish. But you are saying that your water parameters have been good, correct?
What is the water temp? Is you plan to quit feeding all winter because you're assuming the water temps will be below 50 degrees? If so, they'll be in their semi-hibernation state and I think they will be fine where they are given their limited winter activity.
What is the water temp? Is you plan to quit feeding all winter because you're assuming the water temps will be below 50 degrees? If so, they'll be in their semi-hibernation state and I think they will be fine where they are given their limited winter activity.
Right. I know it's a lot of fish. That's part of the reason I'm expanding the pond. Water temps have been hovering about 55. I'm only feeding once a day and not a lot, although they are pretty interested in eating. Water quality has been fine. One day I had a trace of ammonia, but I'm doing weekly water changes of about 15% @ Amquel +. Otherwise parameters have been spot on. I'd prefer the temps drop below 50 and stop feeding. Shouldn't be too long now.
I suppose there is an outside chance I'll get the liner in in the next 3-4 weeks. Totally depends on the weather and if it coordinates with time off. I need a full 3 days off with no rain or wind to get it in. IF I could do that, I could move them assuming the temps haven't dipped yet. For the most part we don't get much cold temp till later in the winter.
I suppose there is an outside chance I'll get the liner in in the next 3-4 weeks. Totally depends on the weather and if it coordinates with time off. I need a full 3 days off with no rain or wind to get it in. IF I could do that, I could move them assuming the temps haven't dipped yet. For the most part we don't get much cold temp till later in the winter.
Amazing grace. A sunny day. Got all the carpet in and the walls are ready. I'm leaving the carpet long on that one side to cover down to where the old liner stops. My plan was to attach the old liner to the carpet with string. I may do that or just leave things as they are, i.e. with the string going up to the top of the wall holding the liner up. I don't think it matters. Meanwhile I have 3 days off and it's raining. Sigh
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How deep are you going? 7 feet? that looks to be a 5 foot ladder in your pit...I'm terribly jealous!!