JDM Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 i have been thinking of seting up a saltwater pond out side, thinking of somewhere around 3000 ltrs, stocking it with things found in rockpools on the coasts. has anyone put any thort into this before? i guess some of the things to consider would be evaportion, skimming, algie control, water changes? water movement, etc. most of these would be taken care of by normal fresh water pond gear. how important would skimming be? i would be keeping most things i can find from rock pools. im still in the thinking stage so whos got some ideas on how to make this work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelers Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 I have read about someone having a large pond for sharks etc that was in their old swimming pool. With so much sunlight it might be difficult to control algae??? You could build a big skimmer out of PVC piping, since its outside you could make a massive one, (they are comparitivly cheap also). It would be cool to go out fishing then just chuck your catch in a save it for later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 except the HUGE pump needed to drive a big skimmer? How about an old spa pool? built in wavemakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted August 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 How about an old spa pool? built in wavemakers thats a great idea, i know someone with a spa pool maybe you could try it steve. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Yeah!! Watch ya undersize crays grow up to a side dish with salad. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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