Simply Koi and More Koi

A big thank you to all those who answered my questions over the past few weeks. After all the questions I've posted, a few PM's and emails followed swiftly by a visit to my home, I have made the decision to leave the build in the very capable hands of 'Thorny'. I have spent all day today digging (wi...

Where do you get 3 inch bulkhead fittings? I have searched the net and can only find US sites selling them! Will obviously gravity is the best way to go i assume you have already bought your skimmer (or is it already installed)?? the standard skimmer is normally 1.5 inch outlet, the best course is t...

Cheers Gazza! Are the bottom 2 courses 9" hollows?

Will

Yeah, that's not a bad idea Gazza, and I have just noticed that 'Thorny' is not a million miles away from me...!!

Not only is there the expertise there, but there is a huge timing element involved!

That's great. Thanks Justin.

Not the best time of year to be doing this, but you've got to start somewhere! As soon as I have something to show, I will post some pics!

Will

Thanks for your reply's Justin - I was hoping you come to the rescue as I have seen before so many times on this forum!!

In terms of the concrete blocks, are they high density ones? And what are the exact measurements - 440mm x ? x ?.

Will

A question for all those brickies out there! I want to round the 2 ends of my pond, but not entirely sure of the best way and best blocks. The idea is to have the entire pond rendered as an end result (no brick facing), therefore the structure will have to be pretty strong I guess! Has anyone got an...

Following on from my 'Filter Help!' post, I was wondering what pump should I use for a gravity fed Eazy Pod?

Will

Hi Steve - yes, I have already got the skimmer, but nothing is installed yet as I am still digging!

I asume the 1.5" - 3" conversion is quite straight forward? I am quite a novice at all of this!

Cheers.

Hi, I am looking to build a koi pond of approximately 3150 gallons, and am struggling with the minefield that is filtration! I will have a 4" bottom drain and skimmer etc but I am now stuck and would like some advise from all those people out there who have been in the same position! What would...