That looks epic!! I would definetly get one of those but my parents want a pond but I'll definetly compare prices in the end. Maybe this option is cheaper. It definetly looks cooler and safer for my aro.
Help with building my arowana a pond
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This option is definitely safer for your aro and probably cheaper or more cost effective in the long run than digging a pond. Aside from digging, framing, and lining a pond, you might have to take out the sprinkler system in that area and also hope that the hole that you dig doesn't mess up any plumbing, gas pipes, or foundation to the house. Most importantly, with the fiberglass tank you can drain and move it anywhere you want in less than an hour (another part of the yard, into the garage, or even inside your house/room). Also, should you decide to take down the fiberglass pond, you can resell it and recoup a majority of your investment (nobody wants to buy rotted wood and used pond liner from a decommissioned pond). I personally like the fiberglass pond because it has a window on it so that I can also enjoy looking at my fish from the side instead of being limited to only a top view from a below ground pond. Here is a pic of my friend's setup in his garage.
I know it looks amazing and I really want it but my parents don't want to pay 1,000 dollars for a tub plus they want a pond in the front for other reasons. Me building it allows me to put my aro in it. But when I get my own place I'll definetly get one of those they look epic thanks for the link
good luck with your pond Steven , that would be one really cool thing about living in Florida . an OUTDOOR POND !! . are there raccoons in Florida ? and those fiber glass tanks are awesome that may well be what i will upgrade to , very cool !
Thanks the fiber glass is epic. Also there are raccoons which is why I have to animal proof it
You are gonna have to get a feeder fish to eat those mosquitoes. Anything that will kill the larvae will kill your bacteria. I also highly recommend an above ground pond. And for filtration I would do a swirl filter then a few buckets if lava rock and pea gravel with plants in them, then maybe even a bog filter
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- please send us a sketch of the space. Where are the current building walls, where do you want the pond etc. From your pictures it looks like a nook in the building with 3x walls surrounding - perfect. You might be able to simply run concrete blocks around the square, dig a bit of a belly in the middle & for drain-plumbing & sling poly pond-liner between & over the blocks to seal. Even a full-grown aro won't need more than 24" depth (though more is better) so not much digging necessary and bring depth to a few inches below window. Note: You could just set a rim of timber around the walled edges & sling the liner from that, but it's never advisable that water share a structural wall (without professional oversight)
I would agree with whoever suggested a glass front. One row of block, then set the glass/acrylic to the intended surface level & over.
Re. jumping: expect this will happen. However, on 3x walls it won't, and the 3'd wall is already glass/acrylic. Either make the glass pannel taller, or stop it at the intended surface & run a thinner/cheaper piece 3~5' above that. Or a mesh, though that'll be ugly.... Somebody in Thailand had a fantastic set-up posted on here a few years ago; an all-cement wall-build pond with glass front & side that extended 6' high. Anybody remember?
Plant surface lilies into pots and set along the wall edges, particularly where you're worried about jumping.
Yes, do introduce guppies to reduce pest-possibilities, general tidy-up and/or a splash of colour. Your fish should nearly be big enough now to not see them - guppies are wee. Alt might be to go with something smaller again, as even the smallest tetra, ricefish & killies will eat mozzies.
Koi will make a mess & eat your plants. Try to stick at the top (aro) & bottom (tetra, snail, cherry shrimp) of the food-chain, as overlap gets complicated.
Where is your filter going to be? Could be all submerged; you seem to have the acreage.
Note: your angles will also tidy up any mozzies, as well as other invertebrates. Underpopulated in that volume with plants they should be able to self-cater. Maybe add ostracods/daphnia to be sure, and offer a bit of flake from time to time. A bit of flow will hinder mozzies & good filtration should clean out any toad eggs/tadpoles, though that gets gross... fast.
Your space might not get enough daylight for all varieties of lily - ask the salesman.
Your space might not get enough daylight for all varieties of lily - ask the salesman.
Ha! Oops.
Steve'd be finished college by now, spending his COVID lockdown digging a pond in his own yard
Steve'd be finished college by now, spending his COVID lockdown digging a pond in his own yard
