Looking to buy pond skimmer/waterfall box

[blessedfamily]

I am trying to build another pond but money is the issue so I was wondering if anyone had a skimmer/waterfall box they are no longer using. If so please tell me what size and how much thanks Amber

 

[DrDave]

Why don't you consider building a bio filter that is also your waterfall foundation?
http://drdaveskoi.tripod.com/html/doc_bio_filter.html
Once you have the 55 gallon barrel, the rest can be put together for less than $50.

 

[blessedfamily]

Do you have any videos of how to do this? I am all for building something but I am clueless.

 

[blessedfamily]

Sorry just saw your link Will go check it out..be back.

 

[blessedfamily]

Hubby could easily do that for sure..anyone else have pictures of one they have built? How do people cover the barrel? Thanks in advance.

 

[DrDave]

I just built a structure around mine out of loose construction block as seen in the photos. Then I used the mortarless block wall material that dirt is visble in the spaces and I planted a ground cover I call "Wirey Vine". It grew fast and hides the structure, making it look natural. Show your hubby the photos, he will see how easy it is to build.
Between the brick structures, I backfilled with dirt.

 

[blessedfamily]

Thanks so much for the information. I will show him later tonight.

 

[sissy]

my first filter was just a simple tote with holes drilled in it for hoses to come in and for water to go out and filter media inside it and just stick the lid back on top you can put it up on waterfall or you can put an adapter coming out with a hose going to the pond as old marine did and several others here it is up to you how cheap you want to go if your pond is going to be bigger than I would go with what DrDave suggests tank adapters at tractor supply here start at 8 dollars and I saw one on here for the hose used a long dish washing machine drain hose and I saw the at lowes for 10 dollars .They even come with the adapters and hose clamps and it comes in a plastic bag ,The more area you have in tank to clean the better

 

[sissy]

I am going to use DrDave's idea on the other pond at rental house

 

[koiguy1969]

stocktanks work great also and are low profile...i have one of each, 70gal stocktank outside for a lower profile waterfall and a 55gal on my basement pond....absolutely no complaints on either.
theres several build threads in the DIY section.

 

[sissy]

stock tanks are great but not cheap and barrels here I can get them free in Danville .They are white but I don't care what color as long as it works