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[poodles-ponds and gardens]

I think my pond is finally "finished", so I humbly submit pictures for your enjoyment ( or criticism, whichever they deserve) The first two pix are views from the entrance to the pond area. The third is a close up of the upper pool and waterfall and the final one is the view from our back porch.

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[koiguy1969]

lookin good there P.P.G

[Oldhead]

I like it:biggrin: It looks very cozy.

[DrCase]

Job well done ..
nice stone work..

[koikeepr]

Nice job on the cover. That's more or less what my winter cover looks like.

[DrDave]

Looking good. What is the tubing material?

[stroppy]

looking lovely !!!

[poodles-ponds and gardens]

Thanks everyone! It feels good to have it "finished" though like all ponds it will never be complete.

Oldhead said:

I like it:biggrin: It looks very cozy.

Yes, cozy would be a good word. It's a tight area and I made it as big as I could and still walk around it. I wanted to keep it near the back porch and make use of the eyesore of the concrete slab that covers the dug well.(under the upper pond) It's a very relaxing place to be.

DrCase said:

Job well done ..
nice stone work..

Thanks! I'm no mason, that's for sure, but I have a lot of experience playing Tetris! The stone is complements of my FIL who allowed me to raid a stone pile on his property. Without which I would not have been able to afford to build it.

DrDave said:

What is the tubing material?

It is 3/4 inch flexible black plastic pipe. It's sold in the PEX pipe area. The connectors are plastic hose barbs (used for irrigation systems). Tees on the bottom circle with a 4 way cross piece in the center. It's covered with "bird netting" held in place with black cable zip ties. I put foam pipe insulation on the bottom circle to increase buoyancy, but it wedges tight in a couple places, so I don't have to worry about it sinking (or the 'coons pulling it up)

[noobfisher]

it looks amazing where does everyone get there rock from?

[DrDave]

I got mine from my yard and nearby construction sites where they are grading.

[Buck]

Love the pond and I do like the stone work. Great job !