Cement Ponds?

hey everyone, i was wondering what the ups and downs are for having a cement
pond are. its going to be inground, and outdoors. is it possible to still
make it look natural? does anyone have pics/information about this?
thanx!
john

John,

I have one now, and another pond with liner! My vote is for the liner
without cement. For many reasons I will explain later, biggest one is
trying to get string algae off, and the nasty bruise your Koi get if they
ever get ick, fluke or any parasite that causes them to flash. The bruises
exposes them to different infection, on and on.

The at the beginning trying to get the water to not be so alkanic(sp?).
Plus the unnecessary cost of concrete since you will still need some kind of
liner under the concrete should in case the concrete cracks!

Later Dude

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The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

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"Destroyallx" wrote in message
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hey everyone, i was wondering what the ups and downs are for having a
cement
pond are. its going to be inground, and outdoors. is it possible to still
make it look natural? does anyone have pics/information about this?
thanx!
john

John,

I have one now, and another pond with liner! My vote is for the liner
without cement. For many reasons I will explain later, biggest one is
trying to get string algae off, and the nasty bruise your Koi get if they
ever get ick, fluke or any parasite that causes them to flash. The bruises
exposes them to different infection, on and on.

The at the beginning trying to get the water to not be so alkanic(sp?).
Plus the unnecessary cost of concrete since you will still need some kind of
liner under the concrete should in case the concrete cracks!

Later Dude

--
_______________________________________
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is
like an eggs-and-ham breakfast:
The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino

"Destroyallx" wrote in message
...
hey everyone, i was wondering what the ups and downs are for having a
cement
pond are. its going to be inground, and outdoors. is it possible to still
make it look natural? does anyone have pics/information about this?
thanx!
john

Hmm.... well, i have one natural and another with a liner, the liner works
terrible because of the area its in. i would like something sturdy,
something i wont need to worry about to much, how about those think hard
plastic ones that are already built?? how much $$ would i be looking at?
Whats the best, cheapest thing for me to do build a large pond (hole is
alread there!)
thx
john
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"Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message
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John,

I have one now, and another pond with liner! My vote is for the liner
without cement. For many reasons I will explain later, biggest one is
trying to get string algae off, and the nasty bruise your Koi get if they
ever get ick, fluke or any parasite that causes them to flash. The
bruises
exposes them to different infection, on and on.

The at the beginning trying to get the water to not be so alkanic(sp?).
Plus the unnecessary cost of concrete since you will still need some kind
of
liner under the concrete should in case the concrete cracks!

Later Dude

--
_______________________________________
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is
like an eggs-and-ham breakfast:
The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino

"Destroyallx" wrote in message
...
hey everyone, i was wondering what the ups and downs are for having a
cement
pond are. its going to be inground, and outdoors. is it possible to
still
make it look natural? does anyone have pics/information about this?
thanx!
john

Hmm.... well, i have one natural and another with a liner, the liner works
terrible because of the area its in. i would like something sturdy,
something i wont need to worry about to much, how about those think hard
plastic ones that are already built?? how much $$ would i be looking at?
Whats the best, cheapest thing for me to do build a large pond (hole is
alread there!)
thx
john
_______________________________________________
"Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message
...
John,

I have one now, and another pond with liner! My vote is for the liner
without cement. For many reasons I will explain later, biggest one is
trying to get string algae off, and the nasty bruise your Koi get if they
ever get ick, fluke or any parasite that causes them to flash. The
bruises
exposes them to different infection, on and on.

The at the beginning trying to get the water to not be so alkanic(sp?).
Plus the unnecessary cost of concrete since you will still need some kind
of
liner under the concrete should in case the concrete cracks!

Later Dude

--
_______________________________________
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is
like an eggs-and-ham breakfast:
The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino

"Destroyallx" wrote in message
...
hey everyone, i was wondering what the ups and downs are for having a
cement
pond are. its going to be inground, and outdoors. is it possible to
still
make it look natural? does anyone have pics/information about this?
thanx!
john

"Destroyallx" wrote in message
...
Hmm.... well, i have one natural and another with a liner, the liner works
terrible because of the area its in. i would like something sturdy,
something i wont need to worry about to much, how about those think hard
plastic ones that are already built?? how much $$ would i be looking at?
Whats the best, cheapest thing for me to do build a large pond (hole is
alread there!)
snip

Flexible liner is my choice. Easier to work with. Less hassle down the road.
No ongoing maintenance or water hardness issues.

--
BV.
www.iheartmypond.com

"Destroyallx" wrote in message
...
Hmm.... well, i have one natural and another with a liner, the liner works
terrible because of the area its in. i would like something sturdy,
something i wont need to worry about to much, how about those think hard
plastic ones that are already built?? how much $$ would i be looking at?
Whats the best, cheapest thing for me to do build a large pond (hole is
alread there!)
snip

Flexible liner is my choice. Easier to work with. Less hassle down the road.
No ongoing maintenance or water hardness issues.

--
BV.
www.iheartmypond.com