My Pond Build

Thorny · Post by **Thorny** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:10 pm

As I have made a little head way through firstly rain then snow and now back to rain over the last few weeks, I thought it was time I showed all what I am up to.
OK its a five side shaped pond, half in ground half out. With a large Oval window at the front of the pond. behind the pond will be the filtration. I am going with a blockbuilt system. With a 750 gallon settlement chamber,fed by a airated bottom drain, and then a 300 gallon bio-stage. Which will be two K1 chambers. The back to the pond via a mid-water return pumped by an Optimax 10,000. Skimmer will be for now pumped directly straight over a small shower by a Sequence 10,000. Future plan is to fit a sieve before shower (got to save up). I am sure there is plenty out there that would argue My choice of filtration, As I am sure there are plenty that would say thats the way to go

Thats just Koi keeping

The whole sytem should hold 4500 gallons, and will run on less than 250 watts

. That is the plan behind this pond, I want to achieve a pond for the family to enjoy our Koi from. I am not going for a crazy whirl pool. I have one of those in My Fish House. This pond is not aloud to set the Metre spinning, by order of the Boss (Mrs Thorny)
Hope you enjoy the pictures of progress.
I look forward to all Your fed back and question`s
Justin

Thorny · Post by **Thorny** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:15 pm

Thorny · Post by **Thorny** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:16 pm

Yorkie · Post by **Yorkie** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:29 pm

Hi Thorny,

Really love the shape of that window

i think it will make a big differance instead of square's (not knocking square window's mind)

Keep them pic's coming mate nice pond

Cheers

Yorkie

www.josoproducts.com

Thorny · Post by **Thorny** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:36 pm

Cheers Yorkie, thanks for the kind words. I just thought the window would be a little different.
Looks like we have matching dogs. can You see My boy Patch in the top picture`s
Justin

Jules · Post by **Jules** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:04 am

Fantastic window Justin. Love the brickwork. But then I don't expect any less from you mate

How are you going to do the glass?

Jules

jason-m · Post by **jason-m** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:32 am

Looking good...

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:53 am

Looking good Justin, just love the window.

Will be round this afternoon for a proper inspection - LOL

Thorny · Post by **Thorny** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:57 am

I plan to fit the glass in the render and board way. I will get a price on both an Oval piece of glass and a rectangle piece. If the Oval is through the roof due to the cutting involved I will just go with an over sized rectangle. Just means a few more tubes of Gold Label.
Justin

PGREEN1011 · Post by **PGREEN1011** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:41 am

Hi Justin,
Looking good mate.
I have a phone number of a little glass company down in Whitstable if you need it!!

Have you got to move Patch's run for the pond build?
Paul

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:07 am

Hi Justin,

I cant believe its not done yet

its looking good mate and i cant wait to come round and see it in full spring..in a couple of weeks

dannyboy · Post by **dannyboy** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:25 pm

Looking good there mate

looks like your boy patch has the same problems peering over dwarf walls

that you have

No bead filters now

Keep the update/pics coming

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:33 pm

Dan,

I reckon with this nice weather he is out finishing off the brick work

Thorny · Post by **Thorny** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:38 pm

Sorry lads nothing done today, had a bit of running around to do. I did take the former out, so You can now see the shape of the window. I will get some more brickwork done after work tomorrow. I also now have to rake out the joints to the brickwork around the window and point that up, as it cant be done when Your building it.
Justin

Jules · Post by **Jules** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:10 pm

let me now if you want a price on the glass? I use a company that cuts it whilst you wait, however it is back home, not Watsons either too long to wait for their stuff and too pricey for my pocket

Jules