Cistern turned pond

[guitarman023]

I've been following this thread with interest from its onset, well done you have made a very nice pond out of the cistern,
Do you know however what the total amount of water is in the pond ?
This has to be worked out should you get problems with your fish your going to have to know its exact gallonage so as not to overdose them which can cause major problems and even fatalities .

rgrds

Dave

It's over 2000 gallons. 8x10 with varying depth of 3.5 to 5.5 feet

 

[guitarman023]

Just an update on the pond, still running great. I get lots of birds playing in the waterfall, and the occasional duck at the pond. My original koi are well over a foot long and have gotten used to me and will eat from my hand finally. Had our first child last year, and I'm planning a fence and small deck around the pond and garden area, updates soon. Here are some fish pics to tide you over.

 

[Lisak1]

I'd love to see updated photos! The ones you posted on the thread seem to have disappeared.

 

[guitarman023]

I'd love to see updated photos! The ones you posted on the thread seem to have disappeared.

Yeah I think it will be easier to start a new thread actually.

 

[guitarman023]

extra ponds for future development

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pond as of 6/27/2012

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This was my original pond before the fish got too big.

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Cistern when I bought the house

This was the cistern with a dilapidated swingset on top of it

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Cistern with the lid removed

Knocking down center filter wall and beginning the fill process

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photo (2)

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pond1

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pond2

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pond3

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pond4

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pond5

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pond6

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filledpond1

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filledpond2

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Construction photos

 

[guitarman023]

rockpond1

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rockpond2

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skippy filter1

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skippy filter2

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Skippy Filter with quilt batting for algae

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trying to clear the water

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rock border in place

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rock border

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[guitarman023]

Since these photos I've added a waterfall, and I'm planning on building a fence with a small dock/deck to keep our little one out.

 

[Lisak1]

Very fun project! Thanks for sharing pictures... again!

 

[ShawnInfirmity]

Very cool @guitarman023 , thanks for updating us on your pond.