Hello from San Jose!

[kestrel]

Hey guys! I've had aquariums before and was successful in keeping baby goldfish & koi in a small fountain with a big basin. But now I would like to build a small pond in my parent's backyard and would love for you guys to help me out. Never made a pond before, but it should be fun! I have some pictures of where I'd like to build a pond.

pics: http://imgur.com/a/S9fzI

 

[koiguy1969]

welcome our young fish efficienado.... i have the room you should build your pond at my house!..lol good to have you with us.

 

[sissy]

welcome kestrel hope your not going to take out all your pretty garden there .It's a great spot though I have to admit but a bit sunny or was that when you took the pic the sun was there

 

[fishin4cars]

Welcome aboard, Nice spot plenty of possibilities. Go big and deep, you won't regret it!

 

[j.w]

kestrel
I see in the pix that some spots have trees w/ lots of leaves that will fall in the autumn so be aware of leaves falling in the pond. If you could pick a spot w/ less leaves that would be ideal and yes bigger and deep would be good. Will your parents let you dig up the grassy area or are you limited to the garden areas?

 

[kestrel]

thanks guys. I plan on transporting any plants that will be in the way. I really like the spanish grass, though. I might move those to be nearer the pond! I realize the problem with falling leaves, but the backyard is mostly sunny most of the day. At least next to the japanese maple there will be some added shade. It's give and take, really. Either mostly sunny places or falling leaves. As far as moving into the grass area (which is in the middle of being redone. It's not usually that dead lol!) , I don't think I will be able to. My first choice would be to the right of the maple. The easiest (simpler; smaller) would be in the last picture

again, thanks for the welcome

 

[j.w]

Well then if you don't mind the leaves ( you can always throw a net over it right before the leaves start to fall or get a skimmer or get lots of muscles using a net to scoop them out all the time) I'd pick the place where you can make it the bigger the better. Heck you don't want to pick the easy spot...........you want the hard spot so you can stand back after you are done and really feel as tho you accomplished something grandiose

 

[addy1]

Welcome!

The area you picked will look great with a pond, just the leaves like the say above, maybe make sure you plan a skimmer also for your pond to help out.

 

[DrDave]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[blessedfamily]

Welcome to the forum..go big the first time

 

[Malak]

Welcome! How cold does it get there? Make sure it's deep enough or heated.

 

[sissy]

welcome kestrel hope you like us we are friendly and don't bite .Well some of us don't lol

 

[kestrel]

usually the water won't get past 55ºF in the winter

 

[bigred]

Welcome!! You have some great koi shops local there in San Jose.

 

[kestrel]

what shops do you know about? The only place I know is Dolphin Pet Village.

thanks