Here's where my fish will spend the winter... - Aquarium Advice

pondmom · 11-01-2003, 09:04 PM

This is the home to about 45 assorted koi,comets,shubunkins,wakins,goldies for their long winters nap

This setup is 12x5x3= 1350gal but only 1000gals is being used as it is not fully filled.
DH made 2 hamemade TT's and I've also got a pf1000 pressurized filter.
The long [acronym:44ed509421="Plastic pipe"]pvc[/acronym:44ed509421] pipe on the botton acts as a bottom drain sucking water in from all areas of the pond.
The pond stays pretty clear.

pondmom · 11-01-2003, 09:05 PM

fish view

fishfreek · 11-01-2003, 09:12 PM

Wow. Thats a great home away from home for the fish and plants. Do you have mosture problems with 1000 [acronym:fc6f23e65f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:fc6f23e65f] in your basement?

pondmom · 11-01-2003, 09:28 PM

DH also installled a power fan that pulls humidity up through the fan and then outside through a small window.
I'm sure I'll get some but if it means saving my fish, thats ok.

In about 5 years i'm moving to a zone 9 state!! YEHAWWW
Much warmer than my zone 4

RogerMcAllen · 11-01-2003, 09:35 PM

That is amazing, I wish I had one of those. How much did it cost?

pondmom · 11-01-2003, 09:57 PM

Roger,
The only thing that cost us was the wood for the frame, the liner & and styrophome
We had the pumps, hubby made the TT's out of SS at work (free) and the deer netting was from the outdoor pond.
His brother gave us the batting.
I'm guessing $800
Oh ya...the fittings weren't cheap either

11-01-2003, 09:04 PM	#1
pondmom Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN / Las Vegas,NV Posts: 267 Images: 15	Here's where my fish will spend the winter... This is the home to about 45 assorted koi,comets,shubunkins,wakins,goldies for their long winters nap This setup is 12x5x3= 1350gal but only 1000gals is being used as it is not fully filled. DH made 2 hamemade TT's and I've also got a pf1000 pressurized filter. The long [acronym:44ed509421="Plastic pipe"]pvc[/acronym:44ed509421] pipe on the botton acts as a bottom drain sucking water in from all areas of the pond. The pond stays pretty clear. __________________ Happy Ponding ~pondmom http://community.webshots.com/user/pondmom39 5000gal + outdoor pond 125 [acronym:7391129fc3="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:7391129fc3] [acronym:7391129fc3="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:7391129fc3] tank

11-01-2003, 09:05 PM	#2
pondmom Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN / Las Vegas,NV Posts: 267 Images: 15	fish view __________________ Happy Ponding ~pondmom http://community.webshots.com/user/pondmom39 5000gal + outdoor pond 125 [acronym:7391129fc3="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:7391129fc3] [acronym:7391129fc3="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:7391129fc3] tank

11-01-2003, 09:12 PM	#3
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Wow. Thats a great home away from home for the fish and plants. Do you have mosture problems with 1000 [acronym:fc6f23e65f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:fc6f23e65f] in your basement? __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

11-01-2003, 09:28 PM	#4
pondmom Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN / Las Vegas,NV Posts: 267 Images: 15	DH also installled a power fan that pulls humidity up through the fan and then outside through a small window. I'm sure I'll get some but if it means saving my fish, thats ok. In about 5 years i'm moving to a zone 9 state!! YEHAWWW Much warmer than my zone 4 __________________ Happy Ponding ~pondmom http://community.webshots.com/user/pondmom39 5000gal + outdoor pond 125 [acronym:7391129fc3="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:7391129fc3] [acronym:7391129fc3="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:7391129fc3] tank

11-01-2003, 09:35 PM	#5
RogerMcAllen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,361 Images: 16	That is amazing, I wish I had one of those. How much did it cost? __________________ Have your reviewed your aquarium products yet?

11-01-2003, 09:57 PM	#6
pondmom Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN / Las Vegas,NV Posts: 267 Images: 15	Roger, The only thing that cost us was the wood for the frame, the liner & and styrophome We had the pumps, hubby made the TT's out of SS at work (free) and the deer netting was from the outdoor pond. His brother gave us the batting. I'm guessing $800 Oh ya...the fittings weren't cheap either __________________ Happy Ponding ~pondmom http://community.webshots.com/user/pondmom39 5000gal + outdoor pond 125 [acronym:7391129fc3="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:7391129fc3] [acronym:7391129fc3="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:7391129fc3] tank

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