raised pond

[DrDave]

Not trying to contradict anyone but, I have 1ea 55 gallon drum for almost 1700 gallons and the population is 8 fullgrown breeders, plus 3ea, 2 year old, 6ea. 1year old and several hundred 4month old fish. My water is fine, clear and the fish are very healthy. I have about 90% plant surface coverage through the summer

I do not disagree that more is better, just not necessary with proper managment.

 

[poodles-ponds and gardens]

Other places to check for drums would be beverage or food manufacturers. Their ingredients often come in plastic drums.

 

[stroppy]

ive managed to get a 45 gallon one ebay ...it was pick up only but i emailed him and said was happy to pay postage, so hes going to find out cost and send it too me .. i dont drive so would have to ask someone to pick up for me ..i reckon that should be big enough if i make sure i fill it right :biggrin:

 

[CPT_CRUNCH]

im doing a similar expansion project. look forward to seeing more pics

 

[stroppy]

the pond has started ...admit i needed help (couldnt even lift the sleepers )

its also going to be dug out another 1 and a half foot so will be close to 4 foot deep not as big as i first wanted but there are drains close by still it will do

 

[koiguy1969]

Alright Stroppy... them timbers aint going NOWHERE!!! 6X12s?

 

[DrDave]

Those are some serious timbers. What size are they?

 

[stroppy]

yes they are 6 x12s

i wasnt expecting them to be that big but a friend went and got them for me ... i think he got a bit carried away !!

 

[DrDave]

If the price was right who cares?

 

[koiguy1969]

make sure to carve your name and date in one so 1500 years from now when some archeological crew finds it they'll know who to credit.

 

[DrDave]

Good one! LOL

 

[stroppy]

i will be sure to do that koiguy !!!
yes the price was very good a friend of a friend bought to many for something they were doing ...so i got the lot for £50

 

[stroppy]

dug out the bottom today depth is now way over 3ft 6
now i have a problem ... i wasnt expecting this to be made as soon as it was and was going to set it up in the spring ...my worry is will this be allright left as it is till spring ??

 

[koikeepr]

sure! just cover it with a tarp so it doesn't become water-logged.

 

[DrCase]

It realy looks solid Stroppy..
cover it like Koikeepr said.