Hi David, A veggie filter is just another 'smallish' pond built
along side your existing pond. Figure 10% to 15% of the surface area of your
pond. Mine is built from landscape timbers & lined with Permalon.- measures
4 x 8 x 18 inches.
Oh yes, we did put sheets of
styrofoam in around the sides. I have a picture - of sorts-
on the first link below- its on the first page...
I had gravel in the filter to begin
with - BIG mistake. Now I just have water ;-)
Plants I use are Water Hyacinths, water celery &
iris planted in baskets of gravel... (notice I said Baskets of gravel.. )
I have a pump on the opposite side of the pond
with a hose attached - runs along the bottom of the pond
and up the back side of the veggie filter... then it nestles
down under a milk crate.
DO build in a drain so you can clean it easier.

Good Luck

Nedra

Main pond:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
Lotus Pond:
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

"David Hahn" wrote in message
. com...
Being new to ponding.... I see many people writing and asking about
'veggie
filters'. I understand what they now are but I am having problems locating
plans on how to build one nevertheless what size I would require.
Any help is appreciated...links,info etc.
My pond is 2000 gal. with a surface area of approx. 145 sqft. I have 18
goldfish ranging in size from 2" to 14".
What size filter will I need to make and what would be the best type
plants
to put in it?

Thanks for the help
Dave
Havelock NC