QT / Growing on Tank
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:49 am
Hi,
After all my problems this year (still ongoing ) I've decided to look at building a QT/growing on tank.
I've just had a 100 gallon Vat delivered by my mate Alan which will get me past current crisis for 1-2 of my Koi. I can heat this etc
My plan is to construct a 6" x 3.5" x 2.5"(deep) pond in an outside shed, using 3 of the brick built retaining walls and a stud front wall. I'll probably use a Box liner, BD and gavity fed filter with Above water return (? one of Richdon's new venturis ). I estimate this at 320 gallons approx.
I'll be able to heat electrically and cover when necessary. The tank will get some natural light thru PolyCarb roof.
Any thoughts on whether this set up will be OK for purpose and also best way to filter.
Also, could I get it Fibreglassed rather than Liner, and glass onto a stud wall (Plywood)?
Thanks
Martin
After all my problems this year (still ongoing ) I've decided to look at building a QT/growing on tank.
I've just had a 100 gallon Vat delivered by my mate Alan which will get me past current crisis for 1-2 of my Koi. I can heat this etc
My plan is to construct a 6" x 3.5" x 2.5"(deep) pond in an outside shed, using 3 of the brick built retaining walls and a stud front wall. I'll probably use a Box liner, BD and gavity fed filter with Above water return (? one of Richdon's new venturis ). I estimate this at 320 gallons approx.
I'll be able to heat electrically and cover when necessary. The tank will get some natural light thru PolyCarb roof.
Any thoughts on whether this set up will be OK for purpose and also best way to filter.
Also, could I get it Fibreglassed rather than Liner, and glass onto a stud wall (Plywood)?
Thanks
Martin