New Pond build-Finally Got Some Fish In!

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:33 pm

Gazza,

He probably needs to 1600 as he's going to lift another metre of height to get over the shower.

Post by **B.Scott** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:34 pm

Same thoughts here as well!

B.Scott

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:35 pm

Hi Bob,

But could that be a bit fast for the Nexus i know Darren does something similar but i couldn't remember the whole set up....even though we did spend a fair bit of time looking around it

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:36 pm

Darren uses 1600's I'm sure. His showers are a little bit higher though.

Andy - Is this a single shower with 2 x 1600's over it? That will create a great flow down the pond.

emmaandaj · Post by **emmaandaj** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:54 pm

Hi Guys,

Im going to make up a set of fibreglass showers that will be a bit narrower than a normal shower but longer to give a similar size to a normal shower if that makes sense? I need it to be a bit thinner to fit into the space i have put aside for it. I think it will be about 1.2- 1.5 metre head height ( 4 tier)

Ive checked the aquamax 16000 at 1.5 metre for head loss, should run about 12000lph which i worked out to be about 2600gph, so with a pair should hopefully get at least 5000gph.

Im sure Daren had 16000 on his nexus with no problems-i know he had to throttle back a 16000 on a eazy pod. Ea say the max flow rate is 13000lph so should be ok.

I know the water from the nexus will be "clean filtered water" but i thought it would help to have the extra flow over the shower to help stop any crap settling and to help with the crashing effect. Also was hoping it may help with the nitrate levels and add some air to the water.

Do you think that sounds ok for a plan? Got the sieve dirt cheap (a real real bargain so couldnt resist)

Cheers Andy

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:03 pm

Hi Andy,

Sounds like you have it under control mate so lets hope the weather holds of a bit so you can get your blocks down soon

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:38 pm

Sounds good Andy

Have fun with the showers mate

emmaandaj · Post by **emmaandaj** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:13 pm

Hi,

Some nice weather and a bit of progress! Will backfill over the next few evenings. Then dig footings for retaining walls, dig out filter bay and concrete over weekend, weather permitting of course!

After quick bit of maths will be looking at 5100 gallons plus filters

Andy

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:19 pm

Andy,

That blockwork looks great, is that you and Stu doing it all?????

jason-m · Post by **jason-m** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:26 pm

I agree, blockwork looks really neat

emmaandaj · Post by **emmaandaj** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:46 pm

Hi,

I cant take the credit for the brickwork as i didnt do it

Thought it best to get the actual structural work completed by a proper builder

Im going to do all the filter house/retaining walls etc, beofre getting the final 3ft of the blockwork finished. Just ned some more nice weather to get things moving.

Andy

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:23 pm

Hi Andy,

Looking good mate looking good get all the block work done while the weather is good mate and your have fish in there in no time

How deep are you going??

Not sure if i have said this before but thats a cracking looking shape

emmaandaj · Post by **emmaandaj** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:06 pm

Hi Gazza,

So you like the shape then?

Not totally sure on depth yet-depends how high we come above ground. Was thinking about 3ft 6inch (water level 3ft above ground level) above ground which would give just over 6ft deep. We want to make sure we get the height right-very hard to picture how it will look-how high is yours above ground?

Am going to look into a long rounded window to stretch round the front wall-just trying to source the glass

Andy

Jon W · Post by **Jon W** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:01 pm

Hi Andy

If your going a fair bit above ground, have you thought about insulating the walls?

Cheers

Jon

StuW · Post by **StuW** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:52 pm

cavity wall sounds good, would it work??