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    Planning a new build adivice needed

    Hi all
    i will be moving house if this lockdown ever ends
    ii intend to build a 2000-2500 half below half above ground pond
    the last pond I built was block brick fibreglass and this was my intentions again.my missus has now said we might move again in 5 years so now I'm considering a concrete collar with concrete blocks above ground
    what I can't get my head round is if I dig 2.5 ft down is it just the earth that is used as the pond walls? Does the pond water pressure keep them in place?
    if I had to drain down below the collar water level do I risk the walls collapsing?
    i will be doing a concrete base and b/b and going boxweld liner this time just to keeps costs down in case I have to up and move again
    live checked back on loads of builds but can't get my head round it
    any advice welcomed
    thanks in advance



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    Senior Member Rank = Rokusai RipleyRich's Avatar
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    yes the earth acts as the pond wall. Just make sure is stable.

    Just a thought, if you are probably going to move again, whey not consider an EZ Pond or Denby Koi Ponds fibreglass pond?
    You can always move it with you.

    Or, failing that, build a sleeper pond with boxweld.

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    Yep did think of that similar to what I had where I'm living at the moment
    the big problem for me at the new house is access I'd probably have to get it craned over the top of house
    then trying to sell on again poses it own problems so whatever way I go it's lost money
    just really enjoy having a pond and keeping koi

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    If you are likely to move again, I`d avoid excavating as at least you won`t have to consider filling a hole when you do.
    Maybe you could build a sleeper pond that could be dismantled fairly easily and moved with you?

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    Yeah I know what you mean
    Spent yesterday breaking concrete base now I’ve gotta fill it
    And this was only 1600 gals



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    Trouble is you need 4 ft depth but don’t want 4ft sticking up in the air


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    Mine are in this temporary to make the move easier
    It’s not pretty I know but finding it very easy to maintain and fish seem happy
    Plus added bonus it’s heated up quicker as only 30” deep


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    And in this weather you can easily join them for a dip
    4600 Gallon Concrete Block and Fiberglass
    2100 mm x 710 mm Infinity Window 32mm thick glass
    2 x Aerated Bottom Drains and Skimmer
    Filtreau HiFlow 30 Drum Filter
    Bio Chamber - 140 litres K1
    Bakki Shower - 30 KG Sakura Far Infrared Media
    2 x 18,000 lh pumps
    Heated from house boiler through a heat exchanger
    Idealseal MS290

    My Pond Build

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    Haha it's crossed my mind!

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