Oh, the fun has just begun! Learning how everything works is loads of fun. And, when you are wondering how to put things together, just take pics of what you have, and post them. You'll be surprised at how many will chime in that they have something very similar, and show you pics how they did theirs! When I built my first pond 2 years ago, I had not studied closely enough how all the fittings would work. My friend sat down and wrote out his "list" of items we needed to buy, and when we got back, although it seemed to take him FOREVER to get it all put together, I was sure glad he was there to help. Once I saw how it all fit together, I feel very confident to repair, replace, change, etc. all of it. It's super easy. So, post pics, ask for pics for ideas, and you will learn as you go! Have fun, that's the best advise anyone will give you. Don't sweat the small stuff! Sometimes it looks BIG, but in the big picture, it's not. Keep it simple, someone else says that, and it's true. Your pond sounds like a great size, too.
