Hi. I dug out a pond approx. 2x3m - to a depth of 2 metres some time ago. At the time, the plan was to put a koi pond in place. In any event, I was just busy (still am!) and just 'mothballed' the project.
Now looking at it again. I didn't really care previously - but looking at the running costs of the pumping and filtering kit that will be needed, I really don't think I can live with the running costs!
Therefore, I'm looking at other options.
One possibility...
I'm not even sure if this is any easier on running costs (but hopefully someone here can tell me).
I have a very large stream running at the end of my back garden - theres a few metres fall down to it. I could pump water up and in to pond and back out. I'm wondering if this is a runner or just a bad idea? The thinking is that the water will already be oxygenated (am i thinking along the right lines?) and although it would probably be more expensive to complete a total exchange of water, it wouldn't have to be done that often?
Does any of the above make any sense?
Now looking at it again. I didn't really care previously - but looking at the running costs of the pumping and filtering kit that will be needed, I really don't think I can live with the running costs!
Therefore, I'm looking at other options.
One possibility...
I'm not even sure if this is any easier on running costs (but hopefully someone here can tell me).
I have a very large stream running at the end of my back garden - theres a few metres fall down to it. I could pump water up and in to pond and back out. I'm wondering if this is a runner or just a bad idea? The thinking is that the water will already be oxygenated (am i thinking along the right lines?) and although it would probably be more expensive to complete a total exchange of water, it wouldn't have to be done that often?
Does any of the above make any sense?