Performed pond in Florida

[aprime11b]

Hello is this a good buy for a performed pond?

http://daytona.craigslist.org/grd/3579870642.html

Also how many gallons does this look like and what could I keep in it?

Thank you. Looking to add a pond to our tropical back yard.

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[joe jaskot]

Not a bad price. Pond looks like it is about 130-135 gallons. You could stock it with a couple of goldfish, or a couple of small cichlids, or a couple hundred guppies.

 

[aprime11b]

Thanks for the reply... Well 130ish gallons is a little small.. Maybe I wont get a preformed one... I see lowes sells preformed ones in the 220-275g range which is better but I could probably dig one out and add liner for cheaper.

If I dig the pond does it need side support or will the ground be good enough and just lay the liner down?

 

[joe jaskot]

I buried a 300 gallon rubbermaid stock tank and have been running it for years. It is much better than any pre-formed pond. As far as a liner pond, you don't need side support. Dig the hole, put in some pond underliner (old carpeting or newspapers works as well), and then the liner.

 

[aprime11b]

where did you get your 300 RM from and how much? Why do I need to add carpet or newspaper under the liner? Do I have to or is there anything else? I do not have either in bulk for the pond. I was going to just dig a hole and put in a preformed or lay down liner.