thomps125 49 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) i dug this one the other day only took a day to dig and shape was easy enuf just go bigerrrrrrrrrrr Edited March 25, 2009 by thomps125 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Here's mine so far, It's still filling I've put some Gavel along the Bottom but might add some more later. Just need to get hold of a Pump and some Plants. Don't suppose anybody's got too many Plants In their Pond and wanna send me some over? Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 The Water Butt ran out of Water but the Pond Is near enough Full.. It's about 4ft x 3ft and 1.5ft Deep, that should be enough for a few Fish yea? Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swampy 147 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 i dug this one the other day only took a day to dig and shape was easy enuf just go bigerrrrrrrrrrr Those tracks look suspiciously like a "kubota" has been close..............Shouldn't have taken a day with one of those! Swampy Ning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swampy 147 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Here's mine so far, It's still filling I've put some Gavel along the Bottom but might add some more later. Just need to get hold of a Pump and some Plants. Don't suppose anybody's got too many Plants In their Pond and wanna send me some over? Butch Just a couple of things Butch. That overhanging tree could cause problems. I don't know what type it is but they can drip poisons into the pond. Also the roots may spread and damage the liner. If you can get your hands on some puddle clay it would be good underneath the liner. It is quite pricey tho' Probably a bit late now tho'. Just my view mind Good luck Swampy swimming and ninging Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 i would suggest a filter as with out it the fish wont last to long (probably till next winter ususally) also most goldfish these days have been, from birth, in super filtered tanks so that is what they are used to(not like the wild caught ones you used to get from the fair) your pond will probably contain amonia which is poisonous to fish but a filter makes a chemical reaction in the water making it safe for the fish....you also need to consider do you fill the pond up with the hose as chlorine from tap water is really poisinous to fish.....im not really an expert in ponds but no alot about indoor goldfish in tropicals hope this helps, feel free to ask any questions as can ask my mate at work who knows a little more about the pond side Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I filled It with the Water Butt not a Tap.. What Plants would you recommend? How many Fish would It hold? (4ft x 3ft and 1.5ft Deep) What sort of Fish? Just Goldfish or something like Sticklebacks..? Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Penda 3,219 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Have you got the boat there for when you clean that pool out Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 bog standard comet goldfish would be best but introduce them slowly over two hours, role down the bag you get em in and place it in the water (it floats if you role it down you see) dunk it under every 15 minutes letting a little bit of water in and after two hours let em out that gives them more of a chance (we managed to get a tropical fish-warm fresh water to live in a marine-salt water quarinitine tank we were maturing-takes 6 weeks- by introducing that way) all it does is avoids the shock to the system of going from one type of water to anouther also i dont know what the plant is called but just ask your local fish shop for some pond weed, it usually comes in led weights and has lots of littleleaves on long stems....really good oxygenator and just add 2 or 3 fish and see how they get on, if they are still swimming in a month or so get some more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 It's filled right up now.. Thanks JPT, you got msn? PM me It.. I keep Tropical Fish aswell but we've only got a couple left now. How long will the Water be alright for If I don't get a Pump? I plan on getting one soon but will It go Stagnent In a week or so? Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 some goldfish are others arnt it just depends....it will go stagnent would recomend doing a 30% water change every two weeks on a pond i would think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Penda 3,219 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 It's filled right up now..Thanks JPT, you got msn? PM me It.. I keep Tropical Fish aswell but we've only got a couple left now. How long will the Water be alright for If I don't get a Pump? I plan on getting one soon but will It go Stagnent In a week or so? Butch HA HA HA HA HA HA HA WTF IS THAT HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 It's filled right up now..Thanks JPT, you got msn? PM me It.. I keep Tropical Fish aswell but we've only got a couple left now. How long will the Water be alright for If I don't get a Pump? I plan on getting one soon but will It go Stagnent In a week or so? Butch HA HA HA HA HA HA HA WTF IS THAT HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA i think some may say its rustic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Penda 3,219 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 It's filled right up now..Thanks JPT, you got msn? PM me It.. I keep Tropical Fish aswell but we've only got a couple left now. How long will the Water be alright for If I don't get a Pump? I plan on getting one soon but will It go Stagnent In a week or so? Butch HA HA HA HA HA HA HA WTF IS THAT HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA i think some may say its rustic It looks like a feckin pig walla :piggy: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 It's obviously not finished yet! Cock.. Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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