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link to DIY wine barrel pond with bog filter

DIY wine barrel pond with bog filter

This diy barrel pond was a little project I was able to complete one Saturday. It was a few more weeks before I added the fish as I waited for the pond to “cycle”. But the build itself (basically...

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What does a pond skimmer do?

A pond skimmers main function is to remove organic materials from the pond before they begin to decay. When organic materials like leaves, break down, they release nutrients and gasses into the...

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How deep should a fish pond be?

A fish pond that will house goldfish or smaller fish doesn’t need to be as deep as a koi pond. Goldfish and smaller fish are much easier to care for than koi and their needs are easily met.

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5 Reasons to add rocks and gravel to a pond

Adding rocks and gravel to a pond can be a contentious issue. Many specialist koi ponds will never add rocks and gravel directly to their ponds. However the vast majority of pond owners are...

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link to Build a Budget fish pond under $500

Build a Budget fish pond under $500

This is a how-to-guide of a budget fish pond i built in a weekend. It sits under our living room window. This fish pond holds approximately 1200 L (317 gallons). After 12 months i needed to add a...

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Bog filter design- what size?

A bog or wetland filter is the most effective pond filter there is. In this article I will explain exactly how big or small to make your bog filter. I will also show my favourite design for a bog...

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Need help building or maintaining a pond?

Check out my youtube channel. There I share how I designed my ponds, how I built them and how I maintain them.

If you would like a handy downloadable pdf that has the formulas I use when designing a pond you can find a link to that by clicking the button below.

Or you could give me your pond dimensions and I could draw a little diagram for you (I’m a terrible drawer, so be warned). On the drawing or in an accompanying email I’ll talk about the bog filter size, the pump flow rates, skimmers or intake bays (to help reduce maintenance), any circulation jets, waterfalls ect. Then you would build it yourself.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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