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Thread: New Pond Plan
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12-04-2025, 04:55 PM #1
New Pond Plan
Hello all,
I inherited my late grandfathers pond a couple of years ago (Blagdon Affinity Grand Octagon) with a Koi and numerous goldfish. The koi is far too large for it and I知 thinking of building my own pond with railway sleepers.
My plan so far is 2.4m length x 1.2m width x 1.1m depth (30cm underground). This should give approx 3168 litres
I guess I値l need a concrete base underneath the sleepers at the edge, and a bed of sand for the bottom of the liner.
As for filtration and keeping it clean, would something like this be suitable:
https://www.pondkeeper.co.uk/pondxpe...0-36w-uvc-set/
I致e read a lot about the Nexus kits but they are way out of my price range and maybe overkill for what I知 after.
Any advice given would be much appreciated!
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12-04-2025, 05:06 PM #2
You just need a concrete collar as a foundation for the sleepers.
2660 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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12-04-2025, 06:37 PM #3
Thanks for the reply. I thought as much with a concrete base for the sleepers.
I知 more unsure as to what filter system would be suitable and if the one I linked would be adequate.
Thanks
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12-04-2025, 09:07 PM #4
For one Koi, yeah probably. If I was you, I'd look into an easy pod.
2660 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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12-04-2025, 09:34 PM #5
I壇 probably want to add a few more koi if I知 going to build a bigger pond. Not sure how many koi I can expect to get in and what filter system would manage it
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14-04-2025, 09:08 PM #6
If you want a few Koi you'll need at least 5000litre or 1000 gallons for 3 or 4 adult fish and a major rethink of filtration.
2660 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
Trickle in trickle out rain water ?
Some great ideas guys I値l take some bits from everyone. I have a pergola over mine too with...