So after moving to NE FL late last year, I am finally getting around to building a new pond. The backyard where it will be located is in need of a lot of landscaping and the pond will be a focal point. The plan is for a pond approx. 4700 gallons (13’x19’) with an oval’ish shape. I say this as my plan is to extend the current deck with a lower one that butts right up to the pond for viewing the future fish. I will be doing this all alone and no longer have my 50hp Kubota so that will suck as it made short work of the one I built back in Maine. I may rent a mini-ex but I hurt my back in the last one I rented for some weird reason so am hesitant. Order the supplies last weekend as obtaining Firestone liner is not easy right now plus picked up a Helix skimmer. As we are in FL, the plan is this will be a tropical pond with a lot of large leaf plants around, e.g. Alocasia, Colocasia, bananas and palms.
For filtration, going with a bog all the way as they work. Kept the water clear in our previous pond and the frogs and bird loved it too. Also will be adding some under liner piping to relieve any possible water from below as we have a high water table. The plan is to go down about 2-3’ and up 1’ or so above ground level plus add in overflow pipes due to all the rain in the summer.
Will be adding pics and more to come!
For filtration, going with a bog all the way as they work. Kept the water clear in our previous pond and the frogs and bird loved it too. Also will be adding some under liner piping to relieve any possible water from below as we have a high water table. The plan is to go down about 2-3’ and up 1’ or so above ground level plus add in overflow pipes due to all the rain in the summer.
Will be adding pics and more to come!
