New to hobby have a few pics and questions

[charles3526]

Hello all

I have been wanting a pond in my yard since I moved there. I have received a kidney shaped preformed pond from him as well as a filter. I have some pics attached I want add field stone. And finishe the dirt. Any other ideas would he great. I also will add bio balls and filter media this weekend and clean it out one more time.

[Carl]

I think these article from our library would help greatly:

www.americanaquariumproducts.com/ClearPond.html
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2007/03/pond-veggie-filters.html

The first article has some tips as to how best set up your barrel, as well as the use of a quality UV Sterilizer to help with green water control.
As a for a UV Sterilizer, for a pond this small, a simple AAP Submersible True UV Sterilizer may do the trick
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/InternalUVSterilizer.html

The second expands on the use of Veggie/Bog Filters

Carl

[devonjohnsgard]

Welcome!

Fun pond project. The articles Carl gave will help greatly.

I would put some plants in the pond to help shade and give cover to fish if you think your going to have any. Adding pads to the filter will also help gather muck better than the bio-balls.

Good luck!