new pond build

darri · Post by **darri** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:28 pm

hi guys,,, im new to all this so be gentle..

im building a new koi pond and was wondering if any one know some good fibreglassers once im at that stage.. the hole is dug and i have my pipe work i just need to start building. so no rush but would like to get people in place ready for when i need it..
cheers....

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:32 pm

Hi darri,

Welcome to Koi Quest and we will be gentle with you honest

there are a few glasses around and i am sure they will soon pop up with some help for you.So have you any pictures and specifications for us

darri · Post by **darri** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:45 pm

i can get a pic of a hole if thats any good,

its 25' by 14' but this includes the filter bay once built it should be at least 15' by 12'... two bottom drains. separate vortex, an auqadine filter, skimmer, heater, uv, pump etc....... just hope it works cos im fed up with loosing koi ... i lost two jumbos this weekend.. i have just moved house well 5 mths now and have lost 5 koi now im gutted.. it only seems to be the big ones that die. i think its cos there living in one of those kids swimming pool things...

Yorkie · Post by **Yorkie** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:58 pm

Hi Darri

I,ve sent you a pm or you can give me a ring.

07974 871 668

Cheers

Yorkie

www.josoproducts.com

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:00 pm

Have you got a filter on the temporary pond and how many fish

the problem keeping fish in small bodies of water is you need good filters and maintenance otherwise you start to get problems.

The pond sounds like a nice size we have all different ponds and filtration so its always good to know what your doing just in case one of us has done something similar and can help.

So you will have two independent bottom drains and filter systems i take it.

darri · Post by **darri** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:11 pm

how the hell do you get pics on this thing...

i am having only one filter system but am asured this will be plenty.. hope there right..
it will have two seprate pipes into the vortex on taps the vortex is huge and the aquadine can take up to 6500 gallons mine will be 5500 gallons..

darri · Post by **darri** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:12 pm

sorry ... and there is about 12 koi now

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:17 pm

The trouble with having two into one is that it can give you a different flow because of the pipe runs and pull needs to be 100% spot on

Why the two bottom drains

You can load pictures onto a host site and then copy and paste them on here

darri · Post by **darri** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:28 pm

i take it you have a degree on computers..

what did all that mean...

i was told because of the size of the pond i would need two bottom drains, they will have independent pipe work into the vortex but will then mix through the aquadine ...
is this right ? its only what i have been advised..
like i say im new to this and abit nieve,
i just like the look of koi so i buy them but the ponds i had before were mickey mouse ones...

Yorkie · Post by **Yorkie** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:45 pm

Hi Darri

Sent ya a pm

Cheers

Yorkie

www.josoproducts.com

Yorkie · Post by **Yorkie** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:19 pm

Hi Darri

Sent ya another pm

Cheers

Yorkie

www.josoproducts.com

darri · Post by **darri** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:12 pm

cheers yorkie...

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:24 pm

Lloyd,

Here's your pictures

[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... G_0280.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... G_0283.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... age021.jpg[/img]

darri · Post by **darri** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:35 pm

cheers bob.

cant wait till yorkie starts on it ...

happy days

will try and work out how to post pics ready for the build.
cheers guys for your help in all matters...

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:23 pm

Nice hole

So how deep you going then

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