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new pond build
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:28 pm
by darri
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....
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:32 pm
by Gazza
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
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:45 pm
by darri
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...
The hole in the ground;
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:58 pm
by Yorkie
Hi Darri
I,ve sent you a pm or you can give me a ring.
07974 871 668
Cheers
Yorkie
www.josoproducts.com
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:00 pm
by Gazza
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.
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:11 pm
by darri
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..
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:12 pm
by darri
sorry ... and there is about 12 koi now
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:17 pm
by Gazza
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
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:28 pm
by darri
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...
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:45 pm
by Yorkie
Hi Darri
Sent ya a pm
Cheers
Yorkie
www.josoproducts.com
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:19 pm
by Yorkie
Hi Darri
Sent ya another pm
Cheers
Yorkie
www.josoproducts.com
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:12 pm
by darri
cheers yorkie...
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:24 pm
by Bob Hart
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:35 pm
by darri
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...
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:23 pm
by Gazza
Nice hole
So how deep you going then
