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Should I Build One? All-Concrete Fish Ponds
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When you decide to build a fish pond in your backyard, one of the options that will possibly come to mind for construction materials is concrete. After all , we are used to swimming pools and wading pools being made from concrete, so why not a concrete fish pond? In theory it could seem like abrilliant idea, but is the cost of pouring a concrete pond really necessary? What are other options? Is the best environment for fish a concrete pond? These are all good questions that need to be answered prior to making any decisions about building a water garden.
Experts will tell you that concrete should only be used for giant ponds or in formal settings. For a little pool in your yard, there are alternatives,eg plastic pond liners, that will be cheaper and suffice just as well. As a alert, never consider turning your old swimming pool into a fish pond. It is far too deep for you to be in a position to keep it clean the way you’ll need to. Besides, there is no drain in the bottom of your pool, and all concrete fish ponds need to have bottom drains in order to drain away the small debris.
On the opposite side of the concrete argument, though, is the fact that nothing you build will be as sturdy as concrete, particularly in warmer climates where the ground doesn’t freeze. However , if you live further north, you can still use concrete provided that you make the walls thick enough. Take care to build your pond deep enough so that scavengers aren’t enticed to try and eat your fish. You need to also take care to coat the interior of a concrete pond with a sealant so that none of the alkali from it can get into the water and kill your fish.
Concrete fish ponds can be built in all shapes and sizes, but you need to have some expertise before you try to pour the concrete yourself. It must be poured using some kind of reinforcement so that the walls don’t cave in before they have an opportunity to dry. The concrete also has to be mixed in the right way. It is a versatile material, however, that can comply with any shape you desire if you have the understanding or hire someone who knows the way to make it happen.
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