I know some of you had your concerns about a pond this small, but it can be done. If you'll let me I'd like to keep you updated on the fish, water quality, and when I winter this "pond". I wasn't able to take pictures of the build process, but if you want to know how I made it, I'd be happy to tell you.
Outside Dimensions are 55" Long, 30" Wide and 22" Deep. It is approx. 115 US gallons.
There is currently about a 12" goldfish in there as well as 5 3-5" koi and 2 3" butterfly koi in the pond which I feed once daily. I have 3 large and 5 small hyacinth plants in there as well as 3 lillypad plants.
I am using a 1000 gallon rated filter with bio balls. I will wait and see how the water tests before deciding how many water changes that need to be done.
The bottom is bare, I decided on the no rocks method.
The water is crystal clear. Most photos were taken on a rainy day with my cellphone so they aren't the greatest.
I hope you enjoy, and I hope I gave you lots of information! If you have any questions, let me know. I am definitely not an expert, this is my first pond build ever. It will definitely not be my last. I can't wait to build a large pond in my back yard.
Thanks!
Outside Dimensions are 55" Long, 30" Wide and 22" Deep. It is approx. 115 US gallons.
There is currently about a 12" goldfish in there as well as 5 3-5" koi and 2 3" butterfly koi in the pond which I feed once daily. I have 3 large and 5 small hyacinth plants in there as well as 3 lillypad plants.
I am using a 1000 gallon rated filter with bio balls. I will wait and see how the water tests before deciding how many water changes that need to be done.
The bottom is bare, I decided on the no rocks method.
The water is crystal clear. Most photos were taken on a rainy day with my cellphone so they aren't the greatest.
I hope you enjoy, and I hope I gave you lots of information! If you have any questions, let me know. I am definitely not an expert, this is my first pond build ever. It will definitely not be my last. I can't wait to build a large pond in my back yard.
Thanks!