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[dys_momma]

Hi there,

My boyfriend and I just finished building a small container pond (only 13 gallons) in our apartment. It has three hanging baskets suspended above and we have a pump in the main container to the top so the water is always flowing. It makes for a very peaceful and aesthetically pleasing piece.

 

[JohnHuff]

Nice! Welcome to the forum. Any fish in there?

 

[Mmathis]

Hi, and welcome to the GPF! Nice that you were able to figure out a way to make a little garden pond! It won't be long before you're wanting to move outdoors with the idea!

 

[dys_momma]

There are two 2" goldfish and a 3/4" octo...something something. I forget the name, but he's an algae eater and he'll only grow to 2". There is a beta fish in the top and middle bowl with a small water lettuce.

 

[JohnHuff]

It's an Otocinclus. I have one of those too!

There are two 2" goldfish and a 3/4" octo...something something. I forget the name, but he's an algae eater and he'll only grow to 2". There is a beta fish in the top and middle bowl with a small water lettuce.

 

[addy1]

Nice set up, love the look of it

 

[sissy]

very cute idea and original build you did there .But maybe bottom pot should be a little off your carpet or it could mold or stain bad and you sure don't want to pay damages to the landlord when you move

 

[mahjaben]

I really like your way of expressing the opinion and sharing the information.

 

[SouthernCross]

Great idea and very nice setup for indoors. And Welcome to the forums. :cheerful:

 

[dys_momma]

We do plan on getting a rubber/vinyl mat to go there, but for the time being, there is no splash onto to carpet. The third hanging basket has multiple small holes drilled into the bottom and along on side to allow for rain-like drainage and we positioned it right over the dwarf cattail so that eliminates all the splash.

very cute idea and original build you did there .But maybe bottom pot should be a little off your carpet or it could mold or stain bad and you sure don't want to pay damages to the landlord when you move

 

[dieselplower]

Cool idea. I wonder how the beta feels about the water dropping in from "so far" up.