We are located in Texas too - right outside of Austin so freezing water is
not too big a concern maybe once every 5-10 years. This is why I am going
to have a deep part ~24 ins or so....

The area I am wanting to use is off the back patio and is partially covered
by a Oak tree- yes I know not the best spot for a pond, and I am concerned
with this but this is where we want it so we can be close and enjoy. This is
why I am looking for skimmer and waterfall box plans - $400 is just too much
mula.

Would like to put some plants and small goldfish or koi so there is some
movement and interest...

Daryl


"Gail Futoran" wrote in message
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Depends on what he wants the pond for. My
largest pond is smaller than the size Daryl's
proposing and it does just fine for me. I only stock
minnows, snails, and whatever else shows up
(toads, frogs, snakes, etc.). No filtration, no
aeration, just lots of plants, water stays clear, and
I don't have to spend most of my life fussing with it!
[The rose garden has me on a really short leash.]

So Daryl - where do you live? If in the far north,
your pond's going to freeze solid in the winter,
hence a deeper pond is advisable. I'm in
Southcentral TX and at worst have a thin sheet of
ice over above-ground ponds, but not yet the
in-ground pond (it's only 2 years old, though).

What do you plan to put in your pond? Goldfish,
koi (pond will need to be much bigger), minnows,
no fish? Will there be shade? Plants?

As long as you use a good liner, the material
it's covering shouldn't make a difference. But
don't stint on the liner.

Gail

"Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message
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Make your pond bigger! At least deeper in more parts of
it!

For my first pond I did what you are proposing and in a
few months it was
all tore out and redone!1

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"daryl wilde" wrote in message
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The cost of the skimmer and filter box are expensive
~$500 or more. Has
anyone seen plans to build one? Any special concerns??

Thinking of using either external quality (CDX) or
marine grade plywood
and
then covering with liner......comments. Expect the pond
to be 6 ft x 8 ft
or so and 18-24in deep.

Thanks Daryl