Bob has
kept cold water fish for many years, and had a concrete pond
in his back garden. A few years ago he became very interested
in koi, and decided to build a large purpose built pond at
the side of the house.
He then decided to covert the existing pond to a quarantine pond complete with
heater and a full filter system.
Bob has kept cold water fish for many years,
and had a concrete pond in his back garden. A few years ago he
became very interested in koi, and decided to build a large purpose
built pond at the side of the house.
He then decided to covert the existing pond to a quarantine pond complete with
heater and a full filter system.
This photo shows a closer view of the pond.
The window on the inside wall is part of Bob's workshop, and
it is here that the filter system, heater, pumps, UV lamp, etc,
are situated.For photos of the filter click here
This photo shows the tiling, and for a
close up of the ornamental woodwork click here
For more photos of the
roof including the excellent woodwork inside click here
Pond
details
Gallonage
Dimensions
Construction
Shape
Bottom drains
Filter feed
Year completed
Time to complete
1,232 in total
7.5 ft x 7 ft x 4 ft deep.
Concrete blocks, rendered, & fibreglassed.
Rectangular.
None.
Submersible pump in sump.
1999
2 - 3 years including roofing.
Filter
details
Gallonage
Type
Media Bay 1
Media Bay 2
Media Bay 3
Media Bay 4
Aeration
280
4bay fibreglass unit.
Brushes.
Japanese matting & foam cartridge.
Japanese matting & foam cartridge.
Japanese matting & oyster shells.
.
Pump details
Type, make, etc
Pumping capacity
Location
Water return
.
.
In workshop alongside pond.
Venturi.
Other equipment
Ultra violet lamp 1 x 15watts.
Heating system (52,000 btu gas heater).
UPDATE 2004. This
pond is still fully operational and is being used as a quarantine
pond as Bob has now completed his large pond.
This website started with a
booklet which I made up originally for the help of those members of the BKKS
- South Wales Section who were intending to start building a koi pond, and as the website has expanded more information and articles from other people have been included. This
is for general guidance only, and we do not take any responsibility for problems
that might occur by following these ideas. It is important
that you check out everything in your area, and check on local laws and rules
that may apply.
