Concrete Pond Construction

Frequently asked questions

Since the article on constructing a large concrete koi pond was included in this Home Page there have been several questions via e-mail, and some of them are included below.
The answers are based on what we are doing in the United Kingdom, and may be different in other countries.
If you have any questions or ideas then please post them on the website Forum as I am not able to answer individual questions.

Have a look also at the Letters page where there are additional answers to pond building.

Check out the headings below:-

• Pond size.
• Walls for pond & filter.
• Bottom drains & pipework.
• Vortex chambers.
• Fibreglass & other coatings.
• Render & Fibromix.
• Skimmers, aeration & venturi.
• Filters.
• Liners.
• Pumps & pipework.
• Small ponds, plants, etc.
• Miscellaneous.
• Pond heating.
• Most recent questions in all categories.