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    Make sure to read over as many pond builds as possible and write every thing down I didn't and didn't research anything even close to what I should . Pond is not even finished and already am planning on ripping all out . Didn't do bottom drain or skimmer mid returns showers . Going back over is going to cost me more money more stress on the fish I have moving them to temp pond and more time not enjoying my fish the way I should be its lesson learnt ask the boys and girls on here the knowledge is unbelievable and some one will always know a way around a problem. Andikoi always has some thing up his sleeve

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    Good advice above.
    The weather will get better by then Steve and I know what you mean as I have young g/kids so had to do it raised,but I love to lean on the wall and the koi come right up to you.
    Have a read on Raymans build he is similar to what you want and a drum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajm View Post
    Make sure to read over as many pond builds as possible and write every thing down I didn't and didn't research anything even close to what I should . Pond is not even finished and already am planning on ripping all out . Didn't do bottom drain or skimmer mid returns showers . Going back over is going to cost me more money more stress on the fish I have moving them to temp pond and more time not enjoying my fish the way I should be its lesson learnt ask the boys and girls on here the knowledge is unbelievable and some one will always know a way around a problem. Andikoi always has some thing up his sleeve

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    agree good advice from AJM. that's another reason I went from in ground pond to raised pond. plus windows. for the grandkids. I had 20 years of having to lock doors and and having to stand with them
    and hold there hands. now just let the new grand kids loose. they cry now to come to grandads house for the pond and fish. they also have there own little nets for fishing. love it. they stand for hours dangling there nets in the pond.
    I took my covers of during the week. our Ellis went nuts because he could nt go fishing haha. to cold I told him he was having none of it. so muggings here went out with him to fish. it was blowing a gale and freezing.
    aaaahhhhhhh to keep them happy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by freddyboy View Post
    agree good advice from AJM. that's another reason I went from in ground pond to raised pond. plus windows. for the grandkids. I had 20 years of having to lock doors and and having to stand with them
    and hold there hands. now just let the new grand kids loose. they cry now to come to grandads house for the pond and fish. they also have there own little nets for fishing. love it. they stand for hours dangling there nets in the pond.
    I took my covers of during the week. our Ellis went nuts because he could nt go fishing haha. to cold I told him he was having none of it. so muggings here went out with him to fish. it was blowing a gale and freezing.
    aaaahhhhhhh to keep them happy.
    That's what lifes all about fred

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    Quote Originally Posted by freddyboy View Post
    agree good advice from AJM. that's another reason I went from in ground pond to raised pond. plus windows. for the grandkids. I had 20 years of having to lock doors and and having to stand with them
    and hold there hands. now just let the new grand kids loose. they cry now to come to grandads house for the pond and fish. they also have there own little nets for fishing. love it. they stand for hours dangling there nets in the pond.
    I took my covers of during the week. our Ellis went nuts because he could nt go fishing haha. to cold I told him he was having none of it. so muggings here went out with him to fish. it was blowing a gale and freezing.
    aaaahhhhhhh to keep them happy.
    Hi Freddy,
    thank you for your words, yes its all about the grand kids lol, have to keep the little monkeys safe, looking forward to when i can get everything ordered....
    cheers Steve.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajm View Post
    That's what lifes all about fred

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    Yes mate. And i love it. Time with the kids love it.

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    Hi Steve. If it helps you are more than welcome to come and see my pond, it is raised with a window. And although far from a perfect build it was all done by me and a friend. Will also give you a chance to look at a drum filter working (hopefully) ��

    i am away for another ten days but please do let do let me know if you would like to come over.

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Craig- View Post
    Hi Steve. If it helps you are more than welcome to come and see my pond, it is raised with a window. And although far from a perfect build it was all done by me and a friend. Will also give you a chance to look at a drum filter working (hopefully) ��

    i am away for another ten days but please do let do let me know if you would like to come over.
    Hi Craig, that's really kind of you, thanks so much i would if that's ok like to view and try to work out what goes where regarding filtration etc and maybe pick your brains for ten minutes i look forward to it. kind regards Steve.

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    Hi Craig, that's really kind of you, thanks so much i would if that's ok like to view and try to work out what goes where regarding filtration etc and maybe pick your brains for ten minutes i look forward to it. kind regards Steve.
    It wont take anywhere near ten minutes to pick my brains Martin I will let you know when I am going to be home and we can make arrangements. I have pm'd the list I mentioned of my pipe and fittings that I needed when doing my pond and although not conclusive it will give you an idea.

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Craig- View Post
    It wont take anywhere near ten minutes to pick my brains Martin I will let you know when I am going to be home and we can make arrangements. I have pm'd the list I mentioned of my pipe and fittings that I needed when doing my pond and although not conclusive it will give you an idea.
    thanks Craig, thats fantastic.... really kind of you..cheers Steve

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