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Hellow peeps, Getting closer to the big dig, patio going down this weekend hopefully :) I have been looking at the hollow blocks for building above ground off the concrete collar to a height of 2.5 - 3 foot, can anyone tell me if this size would be ok [url]http://www.buildingsuppliesrus.co.uk/sectio...

Thanks Andy, As I said I would rather make the mistakes on paper now, and learn a few things from the more experienced koi keepers so I can get it right. I would not be adding tons of fish straight away, a few to start with so the filter can build up, Im used to that with my tropical tank. I have to...

Thanks emmaandaj, A couple of people on here have said about the easy pod, I had a look at the EA site, seems to good to be true? does anyone have experience with the easy pod? As a stand alone filter does it do what it says? I have read on this forum about putting a vortex in front? But then would ...

Thanks Kiabosh,
This way sounds a lot better than my first idea and a bit more solid
Any more input? and any suggestions on what filter to go for?

Thanks

Thanks for all the replys chaps, It got me thinking today :? dangerous thing that :D , can any one tell me if this idea would work? Dig said hole, leave enough room to dig a 12" deep pit out, and 9" wide, form a 6" deep collar with cement, then use Hollow Dense Concrete Block with ste...

Wow :shock: thanks B.Scott my heart is raised again :) Fisherman, by using bricks I would loose more space, and pond would shrink in width due to size of garden and the rules laid down by lady wife :roll: plus god knows how many trips around alley with bricks would kill me :( dho, I was thinking alo...

Thanks Hardip, The side access is just wide enough for a wheel barrow, about an inch spare each side and like an army assault course!!! thanks to a few of my lovely neighbers :evil: I would like to go a bit deeper, but depends on any comments on design and build? Pumps etc, I have done a lot of read...

I will start off by saying hello, My name is Andy, and I have only just joined this site, I have been trawling through the site for the past couple of days just trying to gather any tips etc that will aid me with my puddle :oops: construction (well it will be compared to the ones I have seen on here...