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Pond filling

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:52 pm
by Dobber
I am sure its easy to calculate, i have a pond that holds 4000gals how much soil will i need to fill it? In square yards if possible

Cheers

Dobber

PS what is the earliest date i can start to sell my koi? heated 5c

Re: Pond filling

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:58 pm
by bicolormoth
.... NOOOoooooooooooo !! :( .....

Re: Pond filling

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:36 pm
by kayoss
Hi Dobber

220 gallons = 1 cubic meter, so 4000 divided by 220 = approx 18 cubic meters.

Don't forget to remove the lining (or at least puncture it in a few places) or you'll end up with a permanent bog!

Cheers

Bob

Re: Pond filling

Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:11 pm
by Dobber
Thanks is that approximately the same as yards? as i am going to get a skip company to deliver soem skip soil.

Cheers

Dobber

Re: Pond filling

Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:48 pm
by bicolormoth
... i've got a pile of clay you can have ..... :roll:

Re: Pond filling

Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:52 pm
by kayoss
18 cubic meters is about the same as 24 cubic yards - so 3 big skips!!!!

Cheers

Bob