water volume calculation...

[mailman62]

I am a newbee to the pond creation thing and have been reading a lot of posts to get educated, am going to start a pond apox 8x10 and apox 3 to 4 ft deep, how many gal. water would that be? thanks

 

[koikeepr]

In US gallons that is about 1,700g using 3 feet as an average depth and 4 feet as a max depth.

 

[mailman62]

thanks for that calculation, if this was to be the size pond I go with , I am not sure what sort of filtration to go with , it seems the laguna filters are highly recommended, would the 3200 model work for me? would like to make sure I get a good filter from the start, thanks

 

[koikeepr]

it would if you're wanting a store bought system, but you would do well with a DIY version barrel if you are even a tad handy. We have a few plans on our DIY forum for you to check out.

 

[3qtkidz]

Koikeeper - I might have to travel to North Carolina to get you to help me. You make it look so stinkin easy! lol!
No not really coming to visit but you can come vist Alabama :bouncycig:

 

[koikeepr]

DIY'ing a barrel is fairly straight forward. Get a handy friend to help you and you will be okay. I do love Mobile..... LOL!