Goldfish Container Pond with DIY Filter

My new filter. It's a work in progress, but it made the water clear in just over a week.

- The 114 litre container I used (however, the container has now been discontinued)...... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Contico-1630Bk-Muck-Bucket-Black/dp/B000C75484

- Link to the website where I got my filter media from (scroll down until you see the 'filter floss'...... http://www.aquatics-warehouse.co.uk/cgi-local/sh000004.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%...

- Link to the website where you can buy the pump:
http://www.aquatics-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Lotus_Otter_Baby_750.html

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[jstorly]

Nice pond! I want to establish one of these to keep my goldfish in over the summer months, but I have a rental. I have a nice deck where I could put a stock tank and make something like this, but do you think it's portable? You know, something I could move to another place if I had to? And what about cats, raccoons, birds, dogs, etc. getting into the pond and getting your fish? How do you prevent this?

[craftyapplepie]

@jstorly When filled with water and gravel you are going to have troubles moving it, even with the help from others. I always thought that if I moved the pond then I would have to drain it and transport the fish safely in a smaller box. As for cats and birds etc. always have a wire mesh spread on top. I cut mesh to shape the top of the pond and bend it gently over the sides of the container like a lid. Just take the mesh off when you want to view your fishies. :)

[TheCurrencyMan]

If anybody is looking for one of these ponds, I found one yesterday at a store called Southern States. Rubbermaid makes them and they are called "stock tank ponds". I paid $129 for a 150 gallon one. It's totally badass!

[craftyapplepie]

@TheCurrencyMan Great, thanks for the information. I know a few people are wanting to find one of these. :)

[charleykoal1]

Does not look pratical for a inground pond , it looks like it would work but it is ugly ! and I cant see it sitting out in the open next to my pond .

[craftyapplepie]

@charleykoal1 the pond is very basic and very cheap and of course hand made. It is not so beautiful, yes, but it still has style. ;)

[GOP4USA]

Now I have to pee!

[amandise]

I think that if you buy an aquatic animal you should put it in an aquarium rather than a pond so that it can see outside and does not feel uncomfortable

[yourgoodsons]

When you want to get a bigger "pond" go to Tractor Supply. 110 gallon poly stock tanks are $65. I got them to special order me a 160 tank for $98. The brand is Tuff Tubs

[TheCurrencyMan]

@craftyapplepie My pleasure! Yeah, I was actually thinking about buying that 300 gallon one that they had there but, I wouldn't have been able to fit it in my house. :-)

[jstorly]

@craftyapplepie Ah, good idea. I suppose chicken wire would work well for that, and it would be easy to feed them without removing the wire, if I were in a hurry. I have a 75-gallon tank with five goldfish and a 55-gallon with four. I live in South Dakota where it's extremely cold during the winter months, so I was thinking about doing something fun just for the summer, but like I said, I have a rental, so a permanent pond is out of the question.

[smokinjojo74]

nice little idea you had there, lol i have three 10 inch oscars in the same deal out in the garage

[mavwar]

@craftyapplepie as long as it is doing its purpose it is fine to me. the pond is beautiful too. :)