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Hi everyone! I have been thinking if building a pond in my backyard ever since I completed my patio a year ago, and just got the approval of my wife.
First the details:
I plan on building a free formed pond of over 2000 gal. Roughly 11' x 9' x 3'. I don't plan on housing Koi just goldfish. I want something where all the equipment is hidden. Pond needs a waterfall filter, skimmer, and bottom drain. Will be surrounded by rocks and flagstone and have lighting. My budget, which is the most important is $2,500 or less. The area is in a partly sunny portion of my yard. I will try to post pics tomorrow.
So after doing some planning, research, and lots of reading I came across this site and I have a couple of questions.
1) Are the Atlantic Water Gardens Pond Kits any good? Specifically I am looking at a 16' x 16' kit (20x20 liner) to achieve my size.
2) Is there a specific time of the year I should start this endeavor? I know the ground has to be good for digging, but do the fish acclimate better at certain temps?
3) Is a heater needed in the Houston area (specifically I am in clear lake).
4) Should I get a UV kit from day one or wait to see if it is an issue.
5) Is there a way to connect a small fountain to a pump housed in a skimmer. I think I can just add a T to the line to the filter and valve it to a fountain, but that is one more penetration in the liner.
I am sure I will have lots more questions, but this is enough for now. I look forward to getting to know you guys more!!
Regards.
First the details:
I plan on building a free formed pond of over 2000 gal. Roughly 11' x 9' x 3'. I don't plan on housing Koi just goldfish. I want something where all the equipment is hidden. Pond needs a waterfall filter, skimmer, and bottom drain. Will be surrounded by rocks and flagstone and have lighting. My budget, which is the most important is $2,500 or less. The area is in a partly sunny portion of my yard. I will try to post pics tomorrow.
So after doing some planning, research, and lots of reading I came across this site and I have a couple of questions.
1) Are the Atlantic Water Gardens Pond Kits any good? Specifically I am looking at a 16' x 16' kit (20x20 liner) to achieve my size.
2) Is there a specific time of the year I should start this endeavor? I know the ground has to be good for digging, but do the fish acclimate better at certain temps?
3) Is a heater needed in the Houston area (specifically I am in clear lake).
4) Should I get a UV kit from day one or wait to see if it is an issue.
5) Is there a way to connect a small fountain to a pump housed in a skimmer. I think I can just add a T to the line to the filter and valve it to a fountain, but that is one more penetration in the liner.
I am sure I will have lots more questions, but this is enough for now. I look forward to getting to know you guys more!!
Regards.
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