A few questions

[ivebeencanceled]

So at the moment i do not have a pond, my dad and myself have always wanted one. Were moving in a few months, and we both decided were going to fulfill one of our dreams...having a decent pond.

First question: would it be possible to use a pool's filtration system?
Seconed question: If i were going to make a concrete pond, how long would we have to wait to fill up the pond?(how long does it take concrete to cure?)
Third question:How deep would it have to be for fish to survive through the winter, it dosnt get all that cold in socal...as for the fish, there will be some natives, and some tropics.

Any help is appericated.
Thanks- David

 

[Wolf3101]

4 feet would be deep enough for a pond in our area. the concrete should be reinforced (I like used chain link fencing for this) blended with latex...and then cured for at least two weeks. You can seal the pond at this point if you like or you can mix a thin coat of colored grout to cover it.

Pool filters are a poor choice because they are designed to remove much finer particles and would clog quickly...plus they have no provision for bio-filtration. The best and most economical pond filtration IMO is a DIY tub system with a submerged pump.

 

[Nic]

keep the concrete wet as it cures and it will be stronger also they sell reinforcing wire for concrete that is better and cheaper.... i would go for pond armour to seal it....... or a laquor based sealer like glaze-n-seal...

 

[ivebeencanceled]

4 feet would be deep enough for a pond in our area. the concrete should be reinforced (I like used chain link fencing for this) blended with latex...and then cured for at least two weeks. You can seal the pond at this point if you like or you can mix a thin coat of colored grout to cover it.

Pool filters are a poor choice because they are designed to remove much finer particles and would clog quickly...plus they have no provision for bio-filtration. The best and most economical pond filtration IMO is a DIY tub system with a submerged pump.

Im glad you said 4feet, i was planing on a 5foot pond, ill still probably go 5feet.
By reinforced, you mean to lay the chainlink down, and then lay the concrete over it?
What would be the cheapest, yet best way to seal it?

 

[ivebeencanceled]

keep the concrete wet as it cures and it will be stronger also they sell reinforcing wire for concrete that is better and cheaper.... i would go for pond armour to seal it....... or a laquor based sealer like glaze-n-seal...

Cool, thanks