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How to build a bridge over fish pond?

annieerbs
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How to build a bridge over fish pond?

Hi, im building an inground fish/frog pond in my yard. Thought it would be nice to have a simple bridge for looks only over it. Any ideas?

Re: How to build a bridge over fish pond?

@annieerbs Thanks for your question and @EricL thanks for tagging me. 

 

Yes it was just for decorative purposes I didn't like the look of plain pvc. I also thought it would help moss or plants attach and grow better creating a more natural look. It hasn't quite worked the way I wanted it to, and thinking if I should change it up come summer. 

 

My current pond is very small & not aerated, no alge issues. When I extend my pond I do plan on using a waterfall type system. 

AlanM52
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Re: How to build a bridge over fish pond?

Hi @annieerbs,

 

Here is one idea.

 

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Cheers

 

annieerbs
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Re: How to build a bridge over fish pond?

@AlanM52 Alan thats a bit flash

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@AlanM52 @Herrenovacation @EricL 

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Hi guys want to show you my pond finished. Just need to build the bridge, but you get the idea. I love this page and your support and ideas. My pond was an old bathtub free from FB MP. Frog bit as well. Plants I already had except for the one in the pond. The pond has cost me $230 all up! And those costs were the rocks which I bought from a local landscaper and the timber from Bunnings. Im very happy with the result! Thankyou you all!

AlanM52
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Re: How to build a bridge over fish pond?

Hi Annie.

 

Looks good you could add one of my garden water features.

 

Water barrel with bamboo spout

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https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Outdoor/Water-barrel-with-bamboo-spout/m-p/285786

 

Bamboo Shishi-odoshi (Deer chaser)

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https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Garden/Bamboo-Shishi-odoshi-Deer-chaser/m-p/286563

 

Cheers

 

 

Re: How to build a bridge over fish pond?

Looks great @annieerbs well done 😊

 

Love that you have reused something that may have ended up in landfill too. I can't wait to renovate my bathroom and find a new home in the garden for my old bathtub. 

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@Herrenovacation 

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Re: How to build a bridge over fish pond?

Love your work @annieerbs!

 

Well done.

 

Mitchell

 

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