Well, it seems I may have seriously underestimated the cost of my pond-to-be, so it looks like I'll have to save up some money before I'm ready to break ground.
In the meantime, here are some resources that I've found to be useful while doing research for my own pond.
An article about concrete ponds and waterproof mortar for ponds.
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/ponds/Hoover_Doug_Concrete_Ponds.html
After what I've read from various sources on the subject, I wouldn't use concrete in ponds north of USDA Zone 8, or (for obvious reasns) in areas prone to earthquakes.
An exellent forum about North American native fish of all types, including collecting, captive care and identification..
http://forum.nanfa.org/
There is no doubt in my mind that this is the best general fish care site that I've ever found.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/
Their section on ponds, lakes and fountains.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/PondSubWebIndex/Pond Sub Web.htm
And last but not least, if you live in the United States go to your local library and request the book
'Fishes of ____" (fill in the blank with the name of your home state.)
It's a VERY thorough guide to all fish in your state.
Mine (Fishes of Alabama) is over 700 pages!!
Every species has Illustrations, Maximum size, habitat, biloogy and a detailed range map
In the meantime, here are some resources that I've found to be useful while doing research for my own pond.
An article about concrete ponds and waterproof mortar for ponds.
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/ponds/Hoover_Doug_Concrete_Ponds.html
After what I've read from various sources on the subject, I wouldn't use concrete in ponds north of USDA Zone 8, or (for obvious reasns) in areas prone to earthquakes.
An exellent forum about North American native fish of all types, including collecting, captive care and identification..
http://forum.nanfa.org/
There is no doubt in my mind that this is the best general fish care site that I've ever found.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/
Their section on ponds, lakes and fountains.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/PondSubWebIndex/Pond Sub Web.htm
And last but not least, if you live in the United States go to your local library and request the book
'Fishes of ____" (fill in the blank with the name of your home state.)
It's a VERY thorough guide to all fish in your state.
Mine (Fishes of Alabama) is over 700 pages!!
Every species has Illustrations, Maximum size, habitat, biloogy and a detailed range map
