new pond build with too many questions

[fshfrk]

I have one of these that you can have just come and pick it up. PM me. It's just the prefilter not the pump.

http://www.petmountain.com/product/pond-filters/11442-503240/pondmaster-garden-pond-filter-system.html

[RocketSurgeon]

Here is my thought process...

[justdoit]

on the return line passed the the valve === a "Y" or diverter type valve === in order to adjust flow to spillway w/o flow restriction

the diverted line is routed back to pond and should empty into pond a few inches below surface === "reason" is in winter you will have less chill down of water by using that optional line & foregoing spillway By entering pond just inches below surface it leaves warmest water less desturbed at bottom where fish hangout in winter

could hide plumbing by routing along side other line & ducking under spillway to keep nice visual appeal

[koi]

How is the water getting from the bottom drain to the filter?

[RocketSurgeon]

Gravity

[RocketSurgeon]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61631256@N05/5616318958/in/photostream

[fshfrk]

Looks Great!

[justdoit]

wonderful!!
are these afternoon pics? if so it gets good shade when its so hot out this summer

[RocketSurgeon]

wonderful!!
are these afternoon pics? if so it gets good shade when its so hot out this summer

I really hadn't paid much attention, but here are a few pics of the shade created from the house.

[justdoit]

not getting this houston afternoon sun is good. dont know how soon it gives cover? watch as it stays hot for too much temperature raise.

[RocketSurgeon]

Little farther along...

I temporarily set up the water slide. Ultimately, the water will be gravity fed to the filter (trash can), and then pumped up to the slide.












I think I like the water slide more than the fountain. I want to find a small bell nozzle and try that in conjunction with the slide.


I was able to get my fish out of my daughter's 20 gallon goldfish tank. I lost two goldfish and an Chinese algae eater while it was in there.




Lastly, the children found a turtle in the yard. We placed it on the plant.

[amilcar]

A few more pics:

back in the days I use to have a crew of black koi....that is what this little dude is.....some have better black than others...some look just grey...with a white to grey or yellow/orange belly

[RocketSurgeon]

After a minor setback from my temporary slide project, I think I'm back up and running.



I'll extend the brick approx. another 4 ft to the right. I want to purchase some flagstone to place on top and completely conceal the tank altogether..

I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate a pergola and swing into things. I still need to get my filter up and running. I need to purchase a bulkhead fitting for the input source water.

[RocketSurgeon]

Finished bricks on the other side...



I'll pick up flagstone after Easter and complete the top, hiding the tank altogether.

[fshfrk]

Looking good. I love it. Plant some banana trees for some shade. Green water is coming.