357g indoor pond build *(first timelol )*

[Edwin]

im going to try it since alot of people are doing it now and i got alot of 2x4 wood in the back yard, better put it to good use. lol
well heres my plan.i had a pond but it didnt work out so im here try my first indoor pond... its going my my storage room with is roughly 10' by 5'.
heres the plan

357g indoor tank.
dims- 75x50x22
2x4 for framing and 1/2 plywood for the inside cover and out.. so it can look
decent. i already have the liner which is 8' by 10'. (rough pic using sketchup)

framing( it looks small but the top is 2x4

my point of view of the finished product

since the room is insulated room temp or water temp wont be a big concern for me since its has ac vents for ventilations or heating/coolin..

filtertration... hum its still a work in process. i might go with a DIY filter or sump... or buy pond filters.... since a 350g i will go will at least 600 to 700 GPH pumps/filter(s)...well something like this that i found in petsolutions.com

http://www.petsolutions.com/Fish-Mate-Pressurized-UVBio-Filters-5001000+I35309264+C50.aspx

or one of these

http://www.petsolutions.com/Pressure-Flo-Pressurized-Pond-Filters+I15521500+C50.aspx


lighting wise, inside the storage theres a shop light with 2 bulbs... also my mo has huge sun lights that are super bright, they are meant for plants since she grows alot of herbs... but im going to let you guys help me out with that..

stocking.......... right now im not worried cuz i wana focus on finishing it first and cycling it........... then fish... lol
maybe some cats and bass.. I dont know yet...

well thats my plan and i pretty much covered it all...
if i missed very vital info or you have a concern. plz feel free to tell me and explain so not only I but other fellow MFKers can understand... and make this work out even better.

thank you very much and hope me luck on finishing my project.

 

[Finalfire9]

The corners need to be double braced i think>

 

[Edwin]

i forgot to add, on the corners, L braces will be added top to bottom.. thanks for reminding me

 

[Muske]

Insulate the framing since it will be boxed w/ 1/2" Ply.

Can you go deeper?

Diy Sump for sure.

 

[perfect_prefect]

go with the insulation, and space your studs so you can use the roll out stuff, its cheap and it helps. heating will prob. take more than you would like to think.

 

[Hap3niz]

i want thiss!!

 

[Edwin]

go with the insulation, and space your studs so you can use the roll out stuff, its cheap and it helps. heating will prob. take more than you would like to think.

good point....after that i will finish off the outside with plywood... lol

sorry for the long wait.. im been traveling and im not able to work on it until in a few days..

 

[D7620]

LOLs sound good so far.
I <3 your signature

 

[Edwin]

LOLs sound good so far.
I <3 your signature

haha, and the funny thing.... i sold my honda got a corolla... still from japan. lol

 

[Matt724]

how are you gonna heat this thing? What do you plan to put in it? Looks great though.