How to Make a Fishing Pond
Decide the placement of the pond., Decide how big your pond should be : Choose a nice size for your pond according to your garden and also the shape., is the soil suitable?, starting up : dig the hole according to your measurements., Form the base...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide the placement of the pond.
It should be away from the entertaining area so as not to attract insects.
It is also a good idea to keep it away from babies and toddlers who might have access to it. -
Step 2: Decide how big your pond should be : Choose a nice size for your pond according to your garden and also the shape.
Like circle, square or the typical pond shape (slightly bigger one side) ,:
Check that your soil does not soak up the water quickly by pouring some water over the soil.If it leaks too much, make sure you do step five correctly. , Make sure the walls are straight and tidy so that you pond looks great. ,, You can also put water plants like water lilies and lotuses for looks. , A pond can not be a pond unless it has water. , Get a pump according to the size of your fountain. , Now you are ready to put the fish. , Some species may eat each other.
Put the fish carefully in the pond , Here are some ideas.
Put lots of rocks on the sides.
Make a board with the name of you pond (like
- fish well pond or George's pond) and dig it near your pond.
Put some decorative water-flowers.
Make a mini fishing platform with wood planks. use some nice fishing establishments. ,, You'll enjoy! -
Step 3: is the soil suitable?
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Step 4: starting up : dig the hole according to your measurements.
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Step 5: Form the base and walls Either put a layer of plastic sheet or apply some wall adhesive/cement/concrete (leave a few holes for plants) Make sure you wait for cement/concrete to dry for at least 3-4 hours.
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Step 6: Food and hiding places for your fish Plant lots of sea grasses and underwater plants in the holes you left.
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Step 7: Get a bucket or a hose: fill it with three fifth of water water.
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Step 8: Get a fountain pump: Do not put a fountain if you are putting fish or you can also divide the pond in two using mud and cement and put the fountain in one part and the fish in the other.
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Step 9: Wait for the water to settle.
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Step 10: Get some edible fish : Make sure they are good species.
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Step 11: Decoration: This is the fun part: get creative.
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Step 12: ... And so on.
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Step 13: Fish in you pond and sit by it on a sunny day.
Detailed Guide
It should be away from the entertaining area so as not to attract insects.
It is also a good idea to keep it away from babies and toddlers who might have access to it.
Like circle, square or the typical pond shape (slightly bigger one side) ,:
Check that your soil does not soak up the water quickly by pouring some water over the soil.If it leaks too much, make sure you do step five correctly. , Make sure the walls are straight and tidy so that you pond looks great. ,, You can also put water plants like water lilies and lotuses for looks. , A pond can not be a pond unless it has water. , Get a pump according to the size of your fountain. , Now you are ready to put the fish. , Some species may eat each other.
Put the fish carefully in the pond , Here are some ideas.
Put lots of rocks on the sides.
Make a board with the name of you pond (like
- fish well pond or George's pond) and dig it near your pond.
Put some decorative water-flowers.
Make a mini fishing platform with wood planks. use some nice fishing establishments. ,, You'll enjoy!
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