Garden pond project

Mallotum_X

Last year I mentioned we are building a pond, well its coming on.

For anyone interesting in seeing some pictures check them here: http://www.alternativeeden.com/2012/01/big-pond-build-so-far.html

The final pond will be 8,000 gallons so a bit on the big side. So far we have had loads of things from ebay and freecycle and done all the work ourselves, so although its cost a few quid, its still been reasonably economical.

Hope you like seeing our hard work!

mrbadexample

Pond?

All I see is someone building an Olympic swimming pool.

Rummer

Oh my, that is massive what a great environment you are creating for your fish!

gamston

god that is big, how much water will that hold, around 8000 gals ?
hope your not on a water meter

Mallotum_X

gamston wrote: »

god that is big, how much water will that hold, around 8000 gals ?
hope your not on a water meter

Sadly we are on a meter, but fortunately my neighbour is not!

Aries

I can't wait to see it when its finished. I like the raised bed too.:)

Mallotum_X

Aries wrote: »

I can't wait to see it when its finished. I like the raised bed too.:)

Thanks Aries, will post again here as the project develops, or if you like keep an eye on our blog.

M

Mallotum_X

Well we did not want this cold weather. Was not able to get much done at all, so went off to Kew this weekend to look at the Orchid display (on until early March).

Hopefully will be able to carry on next weekend - have a few indoor jobs we can do on the filtration house.

Mupette

wow that looks huge, loved how the pictures showed it coming along, keep going with the piccys.

brilliant

Mallotum_X

Finally got round to writing part 2!

http://www.alternativeeden.com/2012/05/big-pond-build-part-2.html

aliasojo

I take it your intention is to swim with the fish too? That's one big 'pond'.

Can't wait to see the finished article.

Could you put in some overtime please?