Pond Up At Last

[geordie John]

Now then Folk,
I’m well chuffed that after just about 1yr (Twas last Aug. I started) I’ve got my pond settled LoL.( I thought I would have sussed it by last Christmas !)
I introduced 2 koi today after putting some young in 2 weeks ago . I’ve still to modify my inlet ,I’m making a waterfall leading into a feeder pool which is full of reads and guppies ! aslo I think I’ll be needing a UV tube as I didnt bother with one and the water is a bit cloudy after 12″ , The filters took thier time as I made them myself to cut the cost ( Not !!) the pond holds about 3500 gallons and the decking doubled its expected cost ( you’ve realy got to budget for screws ect LoL) any how if i did it again Id jen up a bit which would pay off big time as ive wasted a bit of brass which could have been used on quality fish .
All the best,
G.John

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[Richy]

Hi John, nice looking pond

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[geordie John]

Hi Richy,
A few people have said to get a UV I didnt bother as I thought they would be extra wattage but apparently there very economical ,now I cant see my fish LoL .The pond measures 18ft by 16 ft and 3.5ft deep .There is also a 4ft sloping ledge which I thought would be nice and natural …the first heron to see this will probably think the same though LoL.
All the best,
G.John

[Richy]

from the stats you gave i get the impression you’ve done some homework before building, wish a few others did, nice one

[keith565]

great looking job there John.

[Matt]

Looks superb John

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[geordie John]

Hi there,
LoL Richy, Yep all the pond is out of level by about 1.25″ I’ve tried to adjust the visual affect with the decking but it hasnt worked ( some dont notice it but its the first thing I see )The filter inlet it up at that end which is the deepest, prob.a couple inches over 3.5ft would reeds get up to this height if planted in tall planters ?
I’ve got guppies in both ponds but koi in only the main pond.
All ther best.,
G.John

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[Richy]

both pics look the same, is it a game of spot the difference??

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[Eyrie]

Very impressive

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[Matt]

John I reckon reeds would be ok in that depth of water if you start off with fairly big plants.

[Reva]

Very nice job! I am impressed. I had a pond until the raccoons cleaned me out. I found that water lilies keep the algae down, as well as a potted tree of some kind for shade. Also, sinking some pvc pipes under large rocks give the fish a place to hide from predators like herons.

Are you going to put in a fountain? looks like you need something to refresh the oxygen

[mickthefish]

thats one smart looking pond John, mine went when the herons had a field day with the liner,
Great big holes about 18 inches down in the pond.
if you hear of a guy sitting in his garden with an air rifle that’ll be me i’m standing guard for my newts and frogs cos they can’t shoot straight.

mick

[Matt]

Have you tried giving them a smaller gun mate?

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[Daspricey]

How did i miss this thread?

Stunning pond John!

Did the guppies survive the whole winter outside?

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[geordie John]

I’ve got 5 jap. Koi in now and 1 from Malaya which tested the water LoL,
I didnt see any guppies but put quite a few more in and now have loads and lots of pin heads,though they were playing scare for a time when some one came to see them last week LoL.
The Terrapins were dredged out in mid May and seemed OK ,no rot,damage ,smells ect so I put them in a plastic box with water and land to warm up , A few days later it was one of our rare hot days so I put them on the cobbles near the edge of the pond

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