Fish pond and water feature

JoTM

My Fish Pond

It has always been a dream of mine to have a water feature and fish pond in my garden so I could enjoy the calming sound of water, attract wildlife and create a mini-ecosystem. I was up for the challenge and got to work with absolutely no idea what I was doing.

Happy Days 🙂

Materials

AquaPro Prepack Pond Liner

Preformed pond liner

Ki Carma Coarse Landscaping Sand

Ki Carma Riverstone Pebbles

AquaPro Pond Treatment and Conditioner

UV Filter

Water Pump

PLANTS 🙂

Tools

Shovel

Hoe

Spirit Level

Steps

Step 1

Measure the area and decide on the ideal preform pond.

Step 2

• START DIGGING

• KEEP DIGGING

And smile even though you have no idea what you're doing!

Step 3

• Line base of hole with landscaping sand ensuring it's level.

• Use a spirit level to ensure the preformed pond is 100% level vertically and horizontally. 

• Then pack in the sides with more landscaping sand and ensure there are no air holes - pack it in tightly!

Step 4

Line the base of pond with river pebble stones and start filling with water.

Step 5

Time to have fun with rocks and setting up the filter and water pump.

I created a cascade effect with tubing running from the filter and into an old urn I found in a neighbour's hard refuse:)

I used AquaPro pre-packed pond liner under the pebbles and rock and draped it into the preformed pond liner.

• ADD  AQUAPRO POND TREATMENT AND CONDITIONER TO THE WATER.

Step 6

Now the exciting moment arrives... Time to introduce the fish and start adding plants.

Step 7

Having finished the pond I thought about how good it would be to add a path so I would avoid walking over the lawn to access the pond.

So MORE DIGGING!!

Here I used Charcoal Brighton Masonry pavers 400 x 200 x 40 

and Brighton Masonry pavers 200 x 200 x 40... and more landscaping sand.

Step 8

Finished off the pavers using Dingo Power Lock Polymer Paving Sand.

JacobZ

Hi @JoTM,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

It's fantastic to see you jumped right in and took the initiative to make a dream of yours a reality.

Your pond looks fantastic with the cascading effect and beautiful plant life. I can imagine the sounds would be very peaceful.

I hope your fish love their new home and your pond becomes a destination for other wildlife like birds and beneficial insects.

The path is the cherry on top of a fantastic project. You should be extremely proud of your achievement. I hope you love it as much as you'd hoped.

Thank you for sharing.

Jacob