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lilac_froggy Offline
#41 Posted : 06 March 2010 12:40:53(UTC)

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LOL Paul you are as bad as me ! Almost two years on
Sounds like it's all go this year though. At last .
Looking forward to seeing it all insitu and up and running.

Our pump died the other week. Less than a year old. Oase. Put me off that make . Can't find the paper work. Don;t even know where I bought it from online
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#42 Posted : 06 March 2010 13:15:40(UTC)

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The side effect of having small person to raise is lack of free cash, but patience will be rewarded smile its not the lack of not knowing what I wanted!
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Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata
Livestock - Lots Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp, 3 x red nose shrimp, 3 x cherry shrimp
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#43 Posted : 19 March 2010 09:24:06(UTC)

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Hold on to your hats everyone......ITS ORDERED 

Next question I need to put sand under the liner as its going on hard ground, does it matter what type of sand ot just the cheapest and biggest bags is ok?
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Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata
Livestock - Lots Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp, 3 x red nose shrimp, 3 x cherry shrimp
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#44 Posted : 19 March 2010 12:55:02(UTC)
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GORDON BENNET!




I used what is called "builders' sand" here, it's fine grained and in places almost dust. It is easier to use damp and I ordered by 1 ton bags, I think it was £17 a ton + £6 for delivery + £4 for the bag which is a very handy carrier for grass cuttings and hedge clippings.
Perversely "plasterer's sand" is a coarse grain and I thought    sharp.
I need to have a read through this thread but if this pond is still the wooden framed one and you have vertical walls then look at sheet polystyrene for the protection on the verticals, B&Q used to sell 8ft x 4ft in various thicknesses, I used 1/2" for the big pond. Alternatively the lily pond has no protection on the walls and the liner is up against the flagstone walls, You just have to be careful. Sand for the floor though, 1" or so think.
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#45 Posted : 19 March 2010 13:19:39(UTC)

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Yeah Sean the pond is this 175 Gallon raised pond so do I need the polystyrene to keep in warmth and protect the liner from the wood?

Thanks for the sand info, will probably buy a load of bags from B & Q as its not a big area to cover (well it doesnt look big in my head lol)
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Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata
Livestock - Lots Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp, 3 x red nose shrimp, 3 x cherry shrimp
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#46 Posted : 20 March 2010 12:18:28(UTC)
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I would use it for protection, the insulation is a bonus, is this a ready made pond?
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#47 Posted : 20 March 2010 13:09:46(UTC)

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Ready made as in self assembly from kit yes.
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Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata
Livestock - Lots Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp, 3 x red nose shrimp, 3 x cherry shrimp
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#48 Posted : 22 March 2010 14:34:27(UTC)

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These poly boards do the job Sean?
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Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata
Livestock - Lots Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp, 3 x red nose shrimp, 3 x cherry shrimp
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#49 Posted : 22 March 2010 14:48:43(UTC)
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don't know if you'll have space for those if it comes as a kit.

how about using expanding foam...that should have quite good insulation qualities
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#50 Posted : 22 March 2010 14:50:40(UTC)
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ah...just seen your using a liner inside a prefab raised wooden structure...ignore the post about expanding foam!!!!
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#51 Posted : 23 March 2010 19:04:14(UTC)

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Yay I now have 2 big boxes of bits so need to sort out sand etc maybe this weekend if I get time.
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Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata
Livestock - Lots Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp, 3 x red nose shrimp, 3 x cherry shrimp
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#52 Posted : 03 May 2010 18:22:17(UTC)

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Pond is built will get pics on here tomorrow as I used my phone and lead is at work smile Still needs planting, pump and fish.
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Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata
Livestock - Lots Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp, 3 x red nose shrimp, 3 x cherry shrimp
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#53 Posted : 03 May 2010 19:32:11(UTC)
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my god, that was quick
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#54 Posted : 04 May 2010 09:20:07(UTC)

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Here are pics before and after 

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Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata
Livestock - Lots Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp, 3 x red nose shrimp, 3 x cherry shrimp
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#55 Posted : 04 May 2010 16:31:46(UTC)
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Looks nice Paul.... got me thinking about where i'd put one in my garden!!!    must admit, really fancy the 400 Gallon.......

How have you insulated it??? Are you gonna heat it over winter???


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#56 Posted : 04 May 2010 17:29:37(UTC)

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Havent insulated it at the mo, did think about the polystyrene idea but funds arent great at the mo so just wanted it built. Might empty later in the year to insulate before it gets proper cold.
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Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata
Livestock - Lots Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp, 3 x red nose shrimp, 3 x cherry shrimp
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#57 Posted : 23 May 2010 07:55:05(UTC)

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I now have a cascade 1500 pump, water lily and 2 Irises in the pond thanks to my dad Grin

Also at the garden centre yesterday they had a pack of 4 oxygenators, being impulsive I bought the pack without knowing the plants. 1 of the plants is Myriophyllum Brasiliensis which looking online is a pest and chokes everything up so not putting that in!

Will get some pics once I have them all planted, forgot to buy some baskets! doh! Got 3 bunches of the standard elodea that garden centres sell to.
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Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata
Livestock - Lots Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp, 3 x red nose shrimp, 3 x cherry shrimp
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#58 Posted : 24 May 2010 16:54:34(UTC)

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Here are some pics as promised, any tips or advice feel free to chip in!

Pic of overview of pond, close up of my plants (3 small pots need planting, forgot pond pots!), close up of lily and pic of the Myriophyllum. Should I put the Myriophyllum in my pond or not?
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Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata
Livestock - Lots Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp, 3 x red nose shrimp, 3 x cherry shrimp
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