Currently i am planning a build for this coming summer. I want to do an indoor pond but have a small dilemma regarding the size. The pond will house a rtc and a couple midas cichlids along with some smaller fish. The thing i would like some opinions on is the dimensions i should build. There are two options that i favor more than others. One is 8'x8' and the other is 6'x10'. both will have water level of about 3'. which of these in your opinion would be better for the application? or would you do something different? and is 3' a good dept? Any suggestions or advice would be great thanks.
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schwalbach2280;4640413; said:
Given the two choices I would go with 8 x 8. The diagonal of the 6 x 10 pond will be around 11'8" while the 8 x 8 will be 11'4". That's only about 4" difference in the longest point of each pond. Pretty trivial, IMO.
Both will have the same perimeter but the 8x8 should offer more comfortable turning for a bigger RTC.
Depending on what methods and materials you use, the 8x8 may very well make better use of materials since 8' is a common increment of construction materials. But if you plan on a liner then one size might be cheaper easier to find a liner for.
I'll let others comment on the depth.