Well, i finally got my pond.
It's a 15 gal rubbermaid for my darling oranda.


and i'm really psyced.
the water temperature is allready 60 degrees.
(i measured it like 15 min. ago.)
>>can't wait till chutney's in her new home
YAY.

so yea.
here's the pics:

side veiw:



top veiw:



top veiw [with grate] :


side veiw [with grate] :

Nice work!

I am worried that she might get hot? I don't know what the weather's like in your neck of the woods, but around here outdoor fish need some serious shade. Would it work to cover a corner of your bin with a piece of wood or something? With the transparent sides, I am worried that the plants won't provide enough cover come July. I suppose this also depends on what kind of exposure your location has -- I mean if it is on the northeast corner or your house you will have less to worry about than if it is on the south or west side.

thanks


>>i'm not really too concerned with the heat issue.

1. the hottest it gets around these parts is like......80 (and that's on a REALLY hot day).
2. the bin is placed on the 'shady' side of my yard- it's never in direct sunlight because of the massive 'overhang' of the roof of the house.

but i guess i'll just have to see what happens.
the piece of plywood sounds like a good idea

nice pond, cant wait to see pics of it when Chutney moves in!

Nice pond. I like how it's tucked back in the plants there. Chutney should be one happy little fish!

I like it!! Those Rubbermaids work really well as little ponds, and I like how yours is set back with the rocks and plants.

I like that you used the wire over the top. I debated over using that or the bird netting. Let me know how you end up liking it!

Nice pond! I'm sure your Oranda will love it!

thanks!


welps, chutters is officially living in the lap of luxuray.
she 's her new home!





hehehe.
thanks
>>she's certainly spoiled if that's what'chya mean



the steel grate is working AWESOME!
nothing has even tampered with it as of yet.
>>one precaustion:

be sure to round the edges of the exposed wire, i've given myself a few nasty scratches




hahaha.
i think she does
>>although i was a bit worried at first, with her cowering under the plants and all
but she seems to of gotten used to the change in scenary and is now QUEEN OF THE RUBBERMAID!

*i'll be posting some pictures soon.
cheers!

Wow
Thats a great ideal!!
But I dont know if its right for me cause we have a problem with racoons, bear and mean birds also some distructive squierrls, since we live right next to a Nature Center.
Well I can always try. That chicken wire looks like a great ideal.

I am a little worried about your filter: Is it rated for outside use? Is the motor encased so that when it rains, it won't short out?? how about the cord? I would hate to see you get shocked or something.

I really like this!!!!
I have never even thought about that.
Looks real nice too!!