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costs of setting up a pond?
hey,
I've always wanted a koi pond, and i'm entertaining the idea of getting one set up. first off, cost will be a factor. For those of you with ponds, what would you estimate was your set up cost and for what size pond? if you wish, you may PM the info. i'd want a pond probably 15-10'L x 6-10'W x 6'D I read 6' deep in GVRD is ideal for koi in our climate. any tips? local forums? any contacts? thanks!
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A few things -
As far as forums go, depending on what type of pond you want, for a koi pond with mostly mechanical filtration, have a look at www.koiphen.com For a garden pond (mostly wetland filter type plant filtration), have a look at www.gardenpondforum.com 6 feet deep seems overkill for your climate. It can be difficult to provide good circulation at that depth, servicing a pond that deep requires draining the pond somewhat, and that deep of a pond will add to liner costs. (I'm assuming you're thinking of a liner pond, not a concrete one) 45 mil EDPM liner plus underlay will probably run about $1/sq. ft. Laguna pumps are a great choice for a submersible. They are energy efficient. If you decide to use an external pump, they are easier to service, but can get expensive depending on your setup. A lot depends on what you want for a pond.
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Agreed that 6' is over kill for your area. Mine is only 3' deep and we get down to -20 only for 1-2 weeks though. I have not had a casualty yet due to freezing. I use a de-icing ring when it starts freezing over just to keep an open hole in the ice for gas exchange. I also use a Laguna pump with the submersible filter and am very happy with both.
PUMP http://www.lagunaponds.com/en_us/lag...fall-pump-kit/ FILTER http://www.lagunaponds.com/en_us/lag...-filter-pt505/ Live plants greatly help with filtering the water and adding some food for the koi. I have never had to suck out the bottom or do a water change on my pond with my setup. The only losses I have had is from raccoons which I have dealt with. Good luck and enjoy your pond. |
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Thanks for the info.
I'll do some browsing on those forums. I'm guessing liner vs concrete basically comes down to concrete being more more durable, but at a cost.
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