Mr McFish Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Hi I am thinking of getting a pond would fibre glass be suitable. And would white cloud minnows be allright over winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 yep minnows should be fine over winter. pretty sure fibreglass is ok maybe need a coat of paint or some sort but not to sure? old bath tubs work ok but maybe not the look your going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 The preformed ponds all used to be made of fibreglass before the fancy plastics became more popular (and, I assume, cheaper). Do you mean you want to have one made or buy a ready-made? Remember the restrictions for depth otherwise your council may demand you fence it. I believe 18", 45cm, is the limit. In some ponds this means they get too hot in summer as they are so shallow so better to have them positioned out of full sun, or covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 The Fencing of swimming Pools Act states in part. (see subsection © (ii) Nothing in this Act shall apply in respect of— (a) Any pool that has no part of the top of its side walls less than 1.2 metres above the adjacent ground level or any permanent projection from or object standing on the ground outside and within 1.2 metres of the walls, where the outside surface of the side walls is constructed so as to inhibit climbing and any ladder or other means of access to the interior of the swimming pool can be readily removed or rendered inoperable and is removed or rendered inoperable whenever it is intended that the pool not be used: (b) Any excavation, structure, or product, in which the maximum depth of water does not exceed 400 mm: © Any excavation, structure, or product,— (i) That is not used in association with any house, home unit, apartment building, school, hospital, hotel, motel, camping ground, or other similar premises; and (ii) That is not modified for use, or intended to be used, for swimming, wading, paddling, or bathing: (d) Any pool intended to be used for wading or paddling in any place that is under the administration of a local authority: (e) Any pool that is wholly enclosed within a building that is used principally for a purpose or purposes not related to the use of the pool: (f) Any pool where— (i) Persons are employed and present to provide supervision of the pool whenever the pool is available for use; and (ii) Access to the pool is effectively prevented by a fence that complies with this Act or by locked gates or doors whenever the pool is not intended to be available for use. The words mean what the words say and not what someone at the Local Council office thinks they say so make it as deep as it needs to be, but don't ring me if your child drowns in it. A child can drown in 50mm of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr McFish Posted February 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Pond is a 1.9 or 2.5 diametor but dont know about depth is a circle. We live rural and dont have children here. Could just put it in the padock as a fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr McFish Posted February 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 For the pond would it be better to have it in ground or above ground, I reckon above as the frost would hit more at ground level and would make maintanence easier what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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