On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 14:06:33 -0700, JGW wrote:

We are planning to move and need to build a new pond for our fish at
the new place. Since we will be starting from scratch, I thought I'd
see if any of you have any good advice.

Specifically, we are wondering about:
1. pond kits vs. buying the separate components individually

Buy separate, often cheaper and better quality components.

2. Preformed pond liners vs. flexible pond liners

Flexible, more gallon for the buck, easier to install.

3. Recommended sources for materials

Check local places and compare on the internet. When you're ready to shop
ask folks here their favorite internet ponding sites.

4. Recommended sources for instructions on how to do this?

Books, here, websites, here.... really indepth www.akca.org

5. The pros and cons of putting river rock in the bottom of the pond.

I think we have a FAQ around here that covers that. I'm a con, but I live
where it is very dusty. ~ jan


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http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

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