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15-05-2026, 08:17 PM #1Junior Member
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Hi thanks for having me just about to start my pond build nothing to big 8x8x3ft around 1000 gallons i don't have a lot room it must do just looking for advice and information Thx again
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16-05-2026, 11:04 PM #2Senior Member
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As big as you can, or you'll have to do it twice. 1000gallons is a bit small. 3ft isn't really deep enough in the winter either. Most aim for 4ft deep which would fix both issues.
3070 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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17-05-2026, 08:05 AM #3Junior Member
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The issue I have it's on concrete reinforced slab i can't dig deeper
Originally Posted by Alburglar
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17-05-2026, 04:14 PM #4Senior Member
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Could go taller and put a window in...?
3070 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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17-05-2026, 09:07 PM #5Extreme Koi Member
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heres what did with my slab ,hollow blocks laid dry theb fill holes witlower pond.jpgh concrete ....really easy build
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18-05-2026, 06:50 AM #6Member
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Hi phil45,
How come you have a picture of my wife as your avatar?
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