Show us your ponds!

[Koan]

This time of year always brings on a serious case of Koi pond and watergarden envy
But where I live now does not lend itself to building a big beautiful pond.

Rumor has it forum members have made all manner of Koi ponds and outdoor water garden features.

Let's see what you've done!



(sadly not mine)

 

[*Ci*]

I’ve had various ponds at different houses, but at my current (and final) home I created this 2500g pond out of a custom built, powder coated aluminum tank, due to space constraints. It is essentially like a giant outdoor aquarium, with 15 koi and 3 large goldfish.
It is my pride and joy!
My journey is chronicled here:
https://www.koiphen.com/forums/showthread.php?167298-Aluminum-Tank-Pond-Build&highlight=aluminum





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[Koan]

OK that hit the spot




Are the wires to keep cats out?

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Just reading your Koiphen post - - to keep otters out!!

Talk about unexpected downsides of living in Paradise

 

[*Ci*]

Talk about unexpected downsides of living in Paradise

Indeed.

 

[RickyV]

I’ve had various ponds at different houses, but at my current (and final) home I created this 2500g pond out of a custom built, powder coated aluminum tank, due to space constraints. It is essentially like a giant outdoor aquarium, with 15 koi and 3 large goldfish.
It is my pride and joy!

That is awesome! Beautiful koi. Once I finish school and move out of my parents house I want to build something big like this to house koi.

 

[RickyV]

I have a small pond I built for my 17 year old red eared slider turtles. They were gifted to me when I was 5 and to my families surprise I still have them. I added goldfish a year ago that I've really enjoyed. I've slowly been adding more plants around the pond. It's been a big distraction from my studies lol.
Here's the stream I added this year.


It's gotten a bit of algae on the rocks but I'm gonna be adding a lot of snails to help with it. I also noticed tadpoles recently which is exciting!

Feeding the turtles and golfish

 

[Mr.Shenanagins]

Wow I’m jealous! I had sliders when I was in high school/college but my knowledge isn’t what it is now. I had a female that LOVED to escape her 55 gallon home with a basking area i custom built above the tank. I’d have to search for her in my basement from time to time because she’d always find a way to escape the tank!

What a great pond thanks for sharing!

 

[RickyV]

Wow I’m jealous! I had sliders when I was in high school/college but my knowledge isn’t what it is now. I had a female that LOVED to escape her 55 gallon home with a basking area i custom built above the tank. I’d have to search for her in my basement from time to time because she’d always find a way to escape the tank!

What a great pond thanks for sharing!

Thanks! Luckily mine havent tried leaving, but one of my turtles just loves coming to the door asking for food if I miss one day of feeding.

 

[Koan]

I've slowly been adding more plants around the pond

Beautiful!!

 

[Mr.Shenanagins]

@RickyV I’m sorry I forgot to give your pups an honorable mention, is the one a husky/Shepard mix?

 

[RickyV]

Haha, I am not sure she just showed up by our house one day and stayed. I've been wondering what she's mixed with because she's much smaller than other huskies.

 

[Mr.Shenanagins]

Haha, I am not sure she just showed up by our house one day and stayed. I've been wondering what she's mixed with because she's much smaller than other huskies.

Oh that’s a great story!