Temporary Pond

Pond Details

Gallonage: 650 gallon
Shape: Circular
Dimensions: 10' dia x 30" deep
Waterproofing: Semi rigid polythene (PVC) swimming pool
Bottom Drains: none
Filter Feeds: From bottom via in pond pump with filter
Filtration: 1 bay tank (brushes, flocor & Japanese matting)
Aeration:  1 x Hi-Blow 80
Pumps: 1 Otter
Water Returns: Via waterfall
UV: 1 x 15Watt,
Shading: Trees and netting    Winter: Bubble wrap covering        

Quarantine 1, during construction. This was built from 3x2 timber frame and 8x4 roofing boards, with the same Clover Leaf III filter fed from a bottom drain, as below.

The top picture shows the first temporary pond, which became home to our 18 or so koi for over two years!!! 

Picture two, show our first quarantine tank set-up that almost burst!!!! but that's another story

Pictures three and four, show the current Quarantine set-up, with Deborah looking on, I'm sure she is waiting for them to grow!