Thinking about 8x4x4 1000 pond in future

[bbboys]

I was tinking of building a 1000 gal 8x4x4 pond in a few months made 2 ft below and 2ft above ground. The above ground part would be made of interlocked 4x4s. I was just wondering about stocking and filtration and all other aspects. Advice would be apreciated. I live in so cal so it stays from 60 to 100 degrees year around. It will look simular to this.

 

[Muske]

Stocking will be determined if you are going to heat or not.

Filtration will then hinge on stock list. When it comes time for filtration, craigslist is a great place. This forum, both indoor and outdoor, have many great DIY ideas if you a semi-handy.

 

[bbboys]

i will probobly do 8x6x4 wich would be 1500 gallons how would i heat that i probobly dont have to in the sumer because its usually at least 80 to 90 degrees stocking if i heat? and options if i dont?

 

[Muske]

DIY Solar.

I have a buddy that heats his pool in the summer by running a black garden hose along the asphalt drive. A small pump continually cirulates water during the day. I would think in sun diego you cold do something like that.

 

[bbboys]

ok thanks ill look into that stocking? and what do i do about heating at night time

 

[Muske]

Cover it to keep heat in and critters out.

 

[bbboys]

ok any ideas about stocking it when heated?