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Backyard Fish Pond – 4 Tips for Building One

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April 20, 2021
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Backyard Fish Pond – 4 Tips and Techniques

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A water garden and a backyard fish pond are for butterflies, frogs, birds, fish, you, and the whole family. These ponds may be small, they may be no larger than 3 to 4 feet in diameter. They may be built into patio containers and barrels. Drawing wildlife into your backyard may be done by adding water gardens and ponds.

Let’s dive right in.

Building A Backyard Fish Pond

These will not only provide enjoyment and interest but also a natural and relaxing environment as well.

A backyard fish pond may become the focal point of your backyard conversation. So spice it up with these 4 tips and techniques.

Step 1: Where to Put in a Backyard Fish Pond

Place your backyard fish pond in a place where you can best view it from, whether from a deck or the patio. Make it coincide with the natural surroundings. Do not place the pond where the sun can overheat it. Nestle it in a shaded place but not under the trees.

Step 2: Landscaping

It is best to slightly elevate the soil surrounding the pond so that excess water will not enter into it. Plan the drainage system of the pond, making sure that it draws the water away from your house.

Landscaping the surroundings around your backyard fish pond will provide a natural dwelling place for birds and frogs that need water and land. Make sure that electricity is available if you plan to use lights, filters, or a water re-circulating device.

Avoid Trees

Do not place the pond under any trees to avoid fallen leaves getting into the pond. This technique will also require less maintenance for the pond. Expose the pond to sufficient sunlight only since some aquatic plats grow well in full sun and others do not.

Step 3: Using Pond Liners

Pond liners are used to keep water from leaking into the soil. It is almost always necessary for ponds even if it they are situated in clay soils. Pond liners come in different shapes and sizes. They even include built in waterfalls or any design based on your preferences.

They are durable and convenient.

Consider a polyvinyl chloride liner (PVC liner) when building a larger backyard fish pond. In determining the size of the PVC, you have to know the maximum length, width, and depth of the pond.

Multiply by 3

After which, multiply the maximum depth by 3. Add the answer to the width and the length. Now you have enough PVC to securely hold down the pond edges.

Pond liners come in different thicknesses as well. The thicker the pond liner, the more resistant it is to punctures. Cement may be considered an optional pool liner.

However, it requires more expertise to install and it may cost more than the regular plastic pond liner.

Other Plastics

However, considering that many ponds are quite small, other plastics may be used. It may be cheaper but many may break down easily once prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light happens. Some plastics also may prove to be toxic to fish.

Step 4: Backyard Fish Pond Installation

Time your backyard fish pond building when the ground is not overly wet or frozen. Dig the hole according to the right depth and place and secure the pond liner. Then landscape the pond surroundings. Remove any rocks from the surrounding area.

Add water, plants, and a pump. Let the pond sit for a few days before adding plants and fish. Let the plants settle for at least one week before placing the fish.

Then sit back and enjoy your backyard fish pond!

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