Getting a monster tank sized pond/tank and need stocking ideads

[taylor the beast]

basically im the luckiest boy in the world right so we have moved house and got a field as a back garden so I have orded this 56000 litre pond/ tank.
http://www.tanksdirectuk.co.uk/koi_tanks/56000_litre_water_tanks__slash__koi_vat_(max-5)
and I need stocking ideas and I am located in cornwall in the uk so that should narrow it down
but I like a monster predator community so ofs I would go for
5 silver arrowana
10 gaint gourami
2 Redtail catfish
1 tigernose catfish
3 alligator gar
4 spotted gar
so that's what I want/ can think of so any other ideas and I will completely over filter the pond

 

[Oddball]

Looks like a great list. I would omit the TSN since it's pectoral spines would put that ponds liner at risk of punctures.
Is the pond going to be in an outbuilding? If it's destined for outdoor use, heating it would cost you a pallet of gold bullion every summer end to late spring.

 

[spiff44]

The gars could probably take cold water okay... but not if the whole thing would freeze solid which would be a possibility if kept above ground.

 

[HumanBean]

Cornwall gets cold in winter. And if its an outdoor pond the heating cost would be a considerable cost ?
Impressive size and list though

 

[taylor the beast]

urm its going to be half in the ground and half out with insulation on the sides and a couple heaters in the pond itself that should be okay shouldn't it?

 

[taylor the beast]

guys I have bad news .. were the big garden is it is right under a sewage pipe so the weight would of been to much so im only allowed a 8000 litre tank so what monster fish can I have now

 

[celebrist]

Heating is still going to be a primary concern/challenge. What are the new dimensions? Also filtration plans? This sounds like a very fun project, congratulations and keep us updated

 

[taylor the beast]

Heating is still going to be a primary concern/challenge. What are the new dimensions? Also filtration plans? This sounds like a very fun project, congratulations and keep us updated

http://www.tanksdirectuk.co.uk/koi_tanks/8000_ltr_koi_tank_(flipper-3_plus)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hozelock-Ec...=1446310700&sr=8-1&keywords=pond+filter+10000
http://www.gardensite.co.uk/Aquatics/Cloverleaf_2KW_Digital_Pond_Heater.htm
and I have a air pump aswell
urm I was planning to get a 10,000 litre filter and just a couple of heaters because the pond is going to have a heat retention cover on it and I will put insulation on the sides any stocking ideas?

 

[celebrist]

You should still be able to replicate most of your original list with 8000 liters, maybe one red tail cat and trios of the other species. I have no experience with that size of system however, it is quadruple mine. Hopefully some of the big boys will weigh in and give you some pointers. 4000 watts of heating might be spendy even with your heat retention plans. If so it will be money well spent! Good luck and keep the updates coming.

 

[taylor the beast]

You should still be able to replicate most of your original list with 8000 liters, maybe one red tail cat and trios of the other species. I have no experience with that size of system however, it is quadruple mine. Hopefully some of the big boys will weigh in and give you some pointers. 4000 watts of heating might be spendy even with your heat retention plans. If so it will be money well spent! Good luck and keep the updates coming.

its only 2 000 watts but yeh I know I will get pictures soon don't worry guys so 3 of each specias except 1 red tail catfish and 1 tigershovelnose catfish?????