Thinking of building an above ground pond, either from sleepers or concrete block with some cladding on or the likes. Has none got an inspo? I'd want a glass or acrylic panel I think of I'm going to the effort of building one. Do you just line it and then silicone the glass panel in or what's the best way? And for saying a 2m x 1m pond what kind of things would I need?
Not sure if you already have, but stick sleeper pond with window into YouTube and a load of stuff comes up.
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Best method is blocks and then fibreglass to line it. But it's doable with sleepers and a liner, I've done one exactly that way. Use glass rather than acrylic as acrylic will scratch easily. CT1 adhesive for the seal around the glass.. personally I wouldn't use liner again, but it was for a mate who wanted to go that way. Fibreglass is a far more reliable method. If you'd like to see what we did pm me your number and I'll send you over some pics
Best method is blocks and then fibreglass to line it. But it's doable with sleepers and a liner, I've done one exactly that way. Use glass rather than acrylic as acrylic will scratch easily. CT1 adhesive for the seal around the glass.. personally I wouldn't use liner again, but it was for a mate who wanted to go that way. Fibreglass is a far more reliable method. If you'd like to see what we did pm me your number and I'll send you over some pics
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Presumably you would want a pump, uv and filter, so you will need an outlet to some sort of chamber housing the filter bits. Neatest way is probably site a submersible pump etc below ground, perhaps in a black water header tank. Also plan your water return and electric supply (RCD protected ) before starting your build. Don't forget taps to isolate things when servicing. PVC pressure pipe, fittings and taps from a horticultural supplier is normally much cheaper than from an aquatic or garden centre.
Presumably you would want a pump, uv and filter, so you will need an outlet to some sort of chamber housing the filter bits. Neatest way is probably site a submersible pump etc below ground, perhaps in a black water header tank. Also plan your water return and electric supply (RCD protected ) before starting your build. Don't forget taps to isolate things when servicing. PVC pressure pipe, fittings and taps from a horticultural supplier is normally much cheaper than from an aquatic or garden centre.
Have you looked at the Blagdon Affinity aquarium ponds in various sizes,depths and litres,they come as a full kit ,or system..pump ,filter and various upgrades including LED lighting ..
They have portholes which you can view your fish ....lovely interesting side hobby or interest..
They have portholes which you can view your fish ....lovely interesting side hobby or interest..
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Those things are tiny and the viewing windows go cloudy
Those things are tiny and the viewing windows go cloudy
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They come in all different shapes,sizes and depths .
You can buy the special porthole cleaning 'wool pads' for the windows,which are designed especially for windows..I do mine about once a fortnight ,including the inpond pump ,filter combo..
I've the Octogon version,it looks fantastic on the patio,...really lovely focal point ,had mine for ages..I got some very old goldfish ,I reckon 10 years plus ,fascinating to watch them in the portholes..
They come in all different shapes,sizes and depths .
You can buy the special porthole cleaning 'wool pads' for the windows,which are designed especially for windows..I do mine about once a fortnight ,including the inpond pump ,filter combo..
I've the Octogon version,it looks fantastic on the patio,...really lovely focal point ,had mine for ages..I got some very old goldfish ,I reckon 10 years plus ,fascinating to watch them in the portholes..
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The biggest one is only 800 litres so tiny for a garden pond. Each to their own but by the original post he wants something a little bit more substantial and nicer looking
You really can't beat a nice big viewing window imo, it's better than any tv
The biggest one is only 800 litres so tiny for a garden pond. Each to their own but by the original post he wants something a little bit more substantial and nicer looking
You really can't beat a nice big viewing window imo, it's better than any tv
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Yes,they are so relaxing ..
I really love those ones with huge viewing windows ,they look amazing..
Do you have a nice pond yourself ip?
Yes,they are so relaxing ..
I really love those ones with huge viewing windows ,they look amazing..
Do you have a nice pond yourself ip?
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Not myself no, I dont have a garden I can put one in. We put one in at my mates place, 12000 litre pond with 2000 litre natural filter, plus a mechanical filter system, waterfall, viewing window and a bridge crossing over the top. And a custom built seating area Infront of the window. We spend hours sat watching the fish, koi, mirrors, a sturgeon, an ide, and a couple of sarasa comets
It was quite a complicated build, the back is set into a slope, and the front is above ground with a sleeper wall with the window. So we had to do concrete footings for the wall , then resin anchor the sleepers in place.
Not myself no, I dont have a garden I can put one in. We put one in at my mates place, 12000 litre pond with 2000 litre natural filter, plus a mechanical filter system, waterfall, viewing window and a bridge crossing over the top. And a custom built seating area Infront of the window. We spend hours sat watching the fish, koi, mirrors, a sturgeon, an ide, and a couple of sarasa comets
It was quite a complicated build, the back is set into a slope, and the front is above ground with a sleeper wall with the window. So we had to do concrete footings for the wall , then resin anchor the sleepers in place.
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That sounds fantastic, alot of work ..
I'm interested in Ranchu,..love a couple of those fish..proper little characters, the way they swim ...
That sounds fantastic, alot of work ..
I'm interested in Ranchu,..love a couple of those fish..proper little characters, the way they swim ...
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Yeah it was, but really fulfilling when it was done. Worth every bit of the effort
Yeah it was, but really fulfilling when it was done. Worth every bit of the effort
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if you intent on a window, then you really need to consider the filtration. Coloured water and windows look really disappointing. Good filtration doesnt NEED to be expensive but it can spiral quickly. What ever you plan, double your plans when it comes to filtration. Always better to over filter than under filter.
Good luck. Building and owning a pond is great fun but theres a lot of silly pitfalls that can be resolved before you build.
Research endlessly and ask lots of questions. I did and theres still lots of things id change if I could go back to the start. But its fun, frustrating, costly.
if you intent on a window, then you really need to consider the filtration. Coloured water and windows look really disappointing. Good filtration doesnt NEED to be expensive but it can spiral quickly. What ever you plan, double your plans when it comes to filtration. Always better to over filter than under filter.
Good luck. Building and owning a pond is great fun but theres a lot of silly pitfalls that can be resolved before you build.
Research endlessly and ask lots of questions. I did and theres still lots of things id change if I could go back to the start. But its fun, frustrating, costly.
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Show us your ponds guys.
Show us your ponds guys.