How do you build a small raised pond?
Category:
pets
fish and aquariums
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Build the raised bed.
- Insert the pond form.
- Fill in the spaces around the pond form with soil, making sure it fits snugly.
- Figure out how you want to arrange the circulating pump and where the electrical cord will go.
- Remove any soil from the pond.
- Fill with water.
Correspondingly, how deep should a raised pond be?
First, measure the area. Bigger ponds are better because you will have more space for fish. But you can put in a smaller pond in if you're short on space. For a standard rectangular pond, I would aim for 1.5m x 2m, and 1m deep (50cm underground & 50cm above ground).
- Chose where you want to put the raised pond.
- Lay the railway sleepers on the ground.
- Fasten them together.
- Stack and fix a second layer (if you want the raised pond to be higher)
- Attach Pond liner.
- Fill with water.
- Fill with fish!
Also question is, how do you make a simple koi pond?
Steps to create your own Koi pond
- Determine how big you'd like your pond.
- A bacteria tank and some kind of circulating water is your next step.
- Cover your newly dug hole with your liner.
- Install your water pump.
- Install your water filter.
- Add rocks to your Koi pond.
- Start to add plants to the pond if wanted.
A pond for goldfish or water lilies need be only about 2 feet deep for zones 5 or greater. Ponds built in colder areas may need more depth to keep the pond from freezing solid. Ponds built for koi should be close to three feet or deeper to allow these larger fish enough space.