So, i have my 32(ish) gallon stock tank pond that is installed right into the ground. I love it. It's already got submerged and floating plants as well as two fantail goldfish.
Looking at it, i wish i went bigger, but i can't really go "deeper" upon speaking about it with my landlords, so i'm considering building UP around it (they said that would be fine if i could "make sure it's do-able"). I've seen several raised ponds and was thinking i could try to build up around the stock tank already in the ground - i would surround it with wood or stone, level the inside with dirt/sand to be even with the container, and then drape a liner in it and fill it back up.
I have a couple of questions, though.
1) Is this possible, is this a good idea?
2) Is it easier/cheaper to: build a retaining wall, use landscaping timber, or use a pre-made raised garden bed? Depending on which, how would i secure the liner in/to it?
3) Would it be possible to "winter" the fish in it? How deep does it have to be to do this? Can you even do that with fantail goldfish, or is it only Koi? What about the plants?
4) Would i have to put something under the liner (pre-liner) to protect it?
I would like to avoid removing the stock tank entirely but if it's recommended then i guess i could. I'm not a fan of plain square (i really like how the round looks in that space) but i'm more of a fan of cheap and easy (though i don't mind putting some effort into it of course!)
Input would be great!
Looking at it, i wish i went bigger, but i can't really go "deeper" upon speaking about it with my landlords, so i'm considering building UP around it (they said that would be fine if i could "make sure it's do-able"). I've seen several raised ponds and was thinking i could try to build up around the stock tank already in the ground - i would surround it with wood or stone, level the inside with dirt/sand to be even with the container, and then drape a liner in it and fill it back up.
I have a couple of questions, though.
1) Is this possible, is this a good idea?
2) Is it easier/cheaper to: build a retaining wall, use landscaping timber, or use a pre-made raised garden bed? Depending on which, how would i secure the liner in/to it?
3) Would it be possible to "winter" the fish in it? How deep does it have to be to do this? Can you even do that with fantail goldfish, or is it only Koi? What about the plants?
4) Would i have to put something under the liner (pre-liner) to protect it?
I would like to avoid removing the stock tank entirely but if it's recommended then i guess i could. I'm not a fan of plain square (i really like how the round looks in that space) but i'm more of a fan of cheap and easy (though i don't mind putting some effort into it of course!)
Input would be great!