Hi Lydia,

Let me join the chorus about putting in the drain while your pond is an open
hole. We have bottom drains in each of our ponds and LOVE them. Think of a
one inch layer of small muck with leaves and other misc junk covering the
bottom of your pond (how big is it?). Then think of that stuff stirred up
or think of trying to siphon it. Unhappy thought! Now think of opening a
drain and watching it flow away! Welcome to the world of drains.

Additionally, you may find a pump and filter to be worthwhile. Circulating
the water is a good idea.

Enjoy. Post pics.

Jim

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"Lydia" wrote in message
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Ok, I'm nearing the first stages of pondhood... the digging. As soon as I
can get my sister-in-law's electrician husband to put in my outdor GFI
outlet digging will commence. Once that's done I'll get the liner, the
pump
etc for the waterfall, the edging rocks. I have a few questions:

1) Does remnant carpet or carpet padding work ok for cushioning the
liner?

2) Can I put old carpet for cushion on the bottom too or is that only for
the sides and I must use sand on the bottom?

3) I'm not planning on having any fish other than mosquito fish. I asked
a
while ago and understand that I won't need a filter. So that means I
don't
need a bottom drain, either, right? Or do I?

Thanks!!!