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Old 13-09-2003, 04:02 AM
Barry
 
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Default pond design

I will scan the plan and riser diagram and list the quipment spec.
BTW, this pond is intended to be a concrete structure with a pebble tech
finish.
There should be no gravel. There will be large rocks for turtles to hang out
on.
"RichToyBox" wrote in message
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Post specs or ask questions here. If you have pictures, create a web page
at one of the free web page sites that we all have available.

Looking at what you have posted, it would appear that you are going to

have
gravel in the pond, since the 3" floor drain is a standard drain for the
aquascape system. Personally, and you will hear from others, I would not
have the gravel in the pond. It collects all kinds of debris and cleaning
is a real chore. Some like it and if they do not have very many fish, and
then only goldfish or minnows, enjoy. Proper bottom drains have a domed

lid
to keep the fish out and to minimize the vortex that can be created, but
they require a flat smooth pond bottom to work.
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"Barry" wrote in message
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We're designing a 4000 gallon pond.
Designer has speced two 90gpm pump, two 3" floor drains and a skimmer.
We have 4 water falls. One pump serves two waterfalls and the other

serves
the filter
and the two other waterfalls. I think that the water falls should be
segregated from the
filter, but he tells me not to.
When falls are off an automatic device will continue to circulate this

water
into the pond for airation
without the sound of the falls.
I'd like to post the plumbing riser and specs for feedback, is this
possible?