bucket pond

[BoCoMo]

Maybe get a trough (metal or plastic) instead. You will be able to get more plants in there, they will get more light, you will have a better view and there will be more water surface area. JMO

 

[Desertponder]

I second the stock tank suggestion. Much sturdier, better lighting, more room.
You can buy a 100 gallon poly tank for about $59-$69 depending on where you buy it.

 

[serissime]

A big, light colored stock tank would be awesome. I'd love to keep fish in one of the giant rubbermaids from my barn. Plus the height (or relative lack of it) helps a lot with getting water into it (as opposed to a more vertical setup)

 

[thesixis]

I keep fancy guppies and water sprite outside. The fish have great colors and the water sprite grows above the water and it is very nice. Just my 2 cents.

 

[moosefish09]

nice idea with the stock tank and am gonna have to start doing some research

 

[rocker92]

i have never heard of the MF problem


in fact i think they give them away for free in California..

 

[Jennie Beth]

Not sure where you are located, but out here any feed and farm supply place has at least the smaller tanks in stock, either galvanized or rubber. I have an 8' diameter (700 gallon) one on order to be my temporary pond until I can build the monster pond of my dreams! Googling rubbermaid stock tanks, or just stock tanks brings up all kinds of options, too.
Jen

 

[mel_20_20]

What kind of filtration do you need for an outdoor pond? I have a 6' clawfoot cast iron bathtub that I've thought about using. I don't know if I should sink it half way in the ground and then try to build stonework up around the edges, or set it up on the legs on a brick pad.

 

[biggdadyapisto]

As for plants, maybe parrot's feather?

that's very evasive it self don't let a single one go into any water ways as it will take over very quick its horrible here in Florida and it doesn't mind cold weather from what iv seen and i mean below freezing.

 

[cguarino30]

that's very evasive it self don't let a single one go into any water ways as it will take over very quick its horrible here in Florida and it doesn't mind cold weather from what iv seen and i mean below freezing.

I don't know about Florida, I can only speak for my own area, which is Southeastern PA, and I can personally attest to the fact that Parrot's Feather is not the least bit invasive in my area. I put it in my pond every year, and every year, it dies when the pond freezes over. You have to look at the individual invasive species risks for your given area.