| POND |
| Pond Containers The pond containers is something to hold the water and prevent it from running away or seeping into the surrounding soil. These are available in a variety of materials and shapes, and they can be sunk into the soil surface or raised up to form a decorative feature. They can vary, depending on the material and size will depend very much on your bank balance, your needs and where you wish to put the pond. Ensure that your choice leaves you with a pond that neither too large for the garden nor too small for the intended fish. |
| TYPE OF CONTAINERS |
| Liners The cheapest form of container uses plastic liner to contain the water in an excavation. |
| Liner made of polythene You can use liner made of polythene, it is the cheapest one in the liners, but it breaks down when exposed to sunlight, so it must be shaded between the pool edge and water level. |
| Liners made from PVC You can use liner made from PVC which can be reinforced with nylon or butylrubber (the most expensive). |
| Concrete Concrete is a wet form of construction that is labor intensive and involves the use of shuttering to contain the concrete until it has dried. Concrete is fine where there is a good solid foundation underneath and the water table is not close to the surface, but where there is a chance of movement it can crack, this will allow the water to seep away, and if the crack is very fine it is difficult to trace for repair. |
| Precast pools Precast pools are made from plastic in various weights and in fiberglass. The cost varies and as in most things, you get what you pay for. The cheapest models are thin and vulnerable to damge, the thicker plastic ones are either semi-rigid or rigid and strong, but more costly, and the most expensive are constructed from fiberglasss, which should give a lifetimes's use. These pools are fine if the shape and size available happens to meet your requirements. |
| Precast pools made from glass-reinforced plastic An excellent materials for pond shells. It is sturdy, weather resistant and can be moulded to any shape and depth. They are strong and very durable. |
| Precast pools made from firm plastic Pond shells made of this thick plastic are fine for a wide range of projects. They are strong, long lasting and deep enough for fish to thrive all year. This type of fairly rigid plastic shell is ideal for most ponds. |
| Precast pools made from flexible plastic Shells made from this more flexible plastic are usually only available in smaller size. They may not be deep enough to overwinter the fish. Flexible plastic shells are a cheaper option for small ponds. |
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| Pond Containers The pond containers is something to hold the water and prevent it from running away or seeping into the surrounding soil. These are available in a variety of materials and shapes, and they can be sunk into the soil surface or raised up to form a decorative feature. They can vary, depending on the material and size will depend very much on your bank balance, your needs and where you wish to put the pond. Ensure that your choice leaves you with a pond that neither too large for the garden nor too small for the intended fish. |