Caryl

External canister filter of some sort. I like Jebo.

Absolutely gorgeous freshwest. Well done. An inspiration to us all.

Day 5. Not much to see today. They have started replacing the verandah deck and staining the pergola.

Lyndy is right abuot the males sometimes getting white spots by the gills when erady to bered and the females being fatter. Try looking at the fish from above. The males are all dead straight through the body to the tails but the females will be a little fatter on one side or the other making their tails look like they are off centre a bit. The goldfish will attempt to spawn whenever the weather is warm enough - usually Nov - March. If you have only one female in there then she will be getting exhausted. Try separating her if possible (they spawn and lay eggs on the underside of lily pads) or just keep an eye on her as the temp is starting to drop now so they should ease off the chasing soon.

Nice to know someone is getting something at wok's place :lol:

Day 4... Got home to a nice surprise - the pond has been concreted! It was supposed to be done tomorrow but there was a cancellation so it was done a day early! There are steps into the pond if we need to get in and wade about and small ledges all over at different levels for plant baskets to sit. It has been kept rough for a more natural look and to give more grip once algae coats it. The concrete is to be sealed and painted with non toxic paint. Tomorrow they should re-deck the verandah and stain the pergola.

with buckets - yes :lol:

I'm sure pies at least will want 2! :lol:

They are Caper but not good companions for wcmm

I have no idea how many fish will fit but I have 55 waiting to go in 8) I would like to point out the guys didn't laugh AT me, they just laughed :lol: . There is a difference.

Another reason to wait is to check the heaterstat is working and holds the correct temperature.

Day 3 and things are starting to take shape... The poles in the pond are uprights for a pergola which will stretch over half the pond.

Leopardfish - Phalloceros caudomaculatus - if you can find any.

I think the goldfish will get them first! :lol: They got the posts in for the verandah today and the viewing platform at the other end. Tomorrow they hope to get the liner down and reinforcing ready for the concrete.

If they are outside they will get insects and stuff falling in their container. I do not feed my pond fishes at all.

Yeah, get some cinder blocks to raise it up

She will be a great loss to all her friends, the Taranaki club and the FNZAS. My thoughts are with her friends and family. Rest in peace Carol

No idea how many litres it will hold until we do a final measure. The dimensions given were for the top edge at the moment and doesn't allow for it sloping inwards. No fencing or permits required. We have to fence swimming pools but, according to the council, if people aren't going to swim in it, fencing is not required!

Sorry to say Lyndy, all the guys are sunsmart 8) and shy. I am sending them the link to this site so they can see the pics and comments too and perhaps show other clients their work. So, if you comment, please be polite, or constructively critical Here we are before they started... This is taken from the house end Here it is Day 1. This was taken from the other end and Day 1. Tomorrow we will discuss the pond shaping. It is approximately 9.5m x 4m so far and will be a minimum 60cm deep and up to 1m deep.

If they are eating normally then feed them. If they are off their food then don't feed them as it will pollute the tank.

OK, I have 4 guys ripping out the fence for the digger to get through and starting to lift the old verndah (which is being replaced). There are green paint marks and a pink line where the pond is to go. By the end of today I should have a pic of the big hole which will be my pond.

Perhaps he just got stressed on the way home etc. Hopefully he will perk up soom. It won't be ammonia with just 3 fish and the other 2 are OK.

Thanks Luke. Have edited. Obviously I am tired :lol:

You will get progress pics and a full article in the Aquarium World when all is finished

Very normal. Trapped air. They will disappear over time.