After some more research, I think I have somewhat of a plan to revise my currently overcrowded pond. The new pond will be approximately 12' x 6' x 3' deep, I will end up with a shorter but steeper stream, and keep my skippy at the top of the stream, I plan on increasing the depth of the stream as well, with deeper "holding" areas. I believe a 15' x 25' 45mil liner will work, along with the liner underlayment. This time I will add a skimmer and a bottom drain, although I will not use the bottom drain now as I have a less than year old pondmaster submersible 1800gph pump, but when it dies, I can do some minor re-plumbing and add an external pump. I found an Atlantic PS 4000 skimmer that should work as well. So, I guess the plan will be to order the liner, underlayment, skimmer, extra plumbing fittings, and a kiddy pool to house my current fish and plants. Once all of this arrives, pump the current pond water into the kiddy pool, put the fish plants, and pump into the pool, remove the pre-formed pond, excavate, install the underlayment, liner, and skimmer. Then put the original pond water, plants and fish back into the new pond (man does this sound like a lot of work!). Attached are the current pond/stream, and my poor photoshop version of the new pond/stream.. If I missed anything, or any comments, please let me know!
Thanks again!
Greg