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finally done---the new pond....
« on: October 11, 2010, 02:07:38 PM »
Yes finally got them and their existing filtration moved over to the new pond on Saturday...We still have a few tweaking to do on the returns to the pond and some rock work but, it is fully functional....5' deep near the bottom drain with air and 4'6" near the other bottom drain...between the pond and the filtration it holds 6,000 gallons...a few pics for you guys....I sure hope they like their new home---I'm soooo sore right now --wore out and dog tired.....the table is so they have a hiding hole until they get used to their new pond....wow a proper koi pond takes alot more planning and prep than just digging a hole and throwing in a pump and liner...but, well worth it...
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2010, 02:48:08 PM »
Wow wow, wow and wow!  You pull out all the stops! O0
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2010, 05:08:27 PM »
Awesome!!! Are you running your new sequence pump(s)? Have any photos of the plumbing/construction phase? I need to put a sprinkler box in the ground between my skimmer and waterfall and am researching how others have done it.
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2010, 05:25:19 PM »
I was wondering where you've been....working so hard for your beautiful fishies!  Looking good and sooo big a pond!  Is it indoors?
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2010, 06:31:07 PM »
Jessica no sorry I didn't take any pics during construction.....Yep I'm running the sequence pump and it is working great so far....
 Ann no its outside...
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2010, 07:25:29 PM »
 I meant sprinkler box for the pump.
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2010, 08:21:03 PM »
We have been trying to figure out some type of way of covering the pump up too...never thought of using a sprinkler box--I'll have to check that out....I have a friend who has his totally uncovered but, that just doesn't look like its good at all for the pump  :(
  the only problem I'm having is with the air coming from the bd and the skimmer--they are too close and the air is pushing all the leaves into the corner of the pond instead of into the skimmer  >:(-...I'm gonna try to lower the air flow coming thru to see if it helps--if not--we will have to move the skimmer to that corner.....
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2010, 08:22:40 AM »
Wow this will keep the fish healthy. Cannot wait to see it completely finished. Your fish are beautiful. You are leaving it covered for the winter? I think it would be a good idea.
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2010, 09:19:30 AM »
Vickie by the time I ordered a net at this point--the leaves are falling allready and the trees are already about 50% bare....I figure I'd get the net too late to catch any of the leaves...I am leaving the shade cloth up on the sides--Just to make sure no one jumps out or since it soo deep that the dogs or cats don't fall in...
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2010, 03:56:31 PM »
I cut down a plastic barrel for a pump cover.  Added a few slots to accomodate pipes.  Works well for 4 years now
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2010, 05:04:08 PM »
Jerry I was thinking of that since I have about 25 barrels in the back yard  {:-P;;....I use them to sell lotus in.....thats what I'm using to cover the air pump already....
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2010, 08:26:16 PM »
Looking Good Lawanna  O0 The koi look happy too , they should be with all that extra room to swim in  ;D

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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2010, 10:10:55 PM »
Yeah Lawana, just cut it down to look like it was made just for your pump.  Mine is a Sequence also
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2010, 03:47:05 AM »
That looks like so much hard work, but it also looks like it is worth it! The fish are amazing!
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2010, 05:52:33 AM »
They say "THANKS MOM for the great new BIG home  @O@ :D O0"
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2010, 11:56:56 AM »
WOW!!!!   O0  Love it!  I'm sure your koi thank you over and over for their new home.
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2010, 05:12:47 PM »
looks good girl and mine is still uncovered after all these years.
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Re: finally done---the new pond....
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2010, 09:02:23 PM »
Looks great. I do have one question, where is the diving board?
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