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 |  Subject: Pond build with rocks Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:00 am | |
| I received the following mail today: I want to build a Koi fish pond with rocks. The dimensions are roughly 2.5m by 2.5m
what will i need to build it from scratch?
how much will it cost?
how deep down can i go?
can i choose any shape?
Thanks for your helpMy response via mail: To build with rocks, you will have to consider the way you are going to waterproof the pond. Rocks will not be waterproof, and soon the rocks are going to be covered with algae anyway. The best is to build with bricks or blocks, seal it with a sealer and only do the top part with rocks.
Depth on a 2.5 x 2.5 should be between 1.5 and 2 meters deep.
You can do it in any shape as long as you eliminate any stagnant areas.
Costs are relative. You can build it yourself for approximately R 7000.00 but it can also cost you up to R 50 000.00, depending on your equipment and finishes.
Your filtration system is the most important aspect of pond building.
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Post your ideas and then we can assist you from there. |
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