Investment and a little effort pays off

MarkD · 05-02-2012, 09:45 PM

Hi
My pond though relatively new (Sept 11) is reaping the benefits of a little extra investment and effort.

Though we are having some cold temperatures and more recently snow, the temperature has not dropped below 7c. Its an unheated pond but insulated with Kingspan and just over 6ft deep. The pond is also covered with 25mm polycarb. Tonight the temp is sitting at 8.1 and the fish are active. They are spending lots of time looking out of the pond's window.

I am so glad I followed the advice of others on here, it certainly has paid dividends.

whiskey1944 · 05-02-2012, 11:13 PM

hi im new to forum and would like to ask "what glass did you use in window " many thank whiskey

MarkD · 06-02-2012, 12:09 PM

Hi
It is 2 x 9mm heatsoaked, laminated toughened glass making 18mm thick.

Regards

Mark

whiskey1944 · 06-02-2012, 01:04 PM

thank you mark

Davej · 06-02-2012, 05:28 PM

Hi Mark

I'm thinking that the sheltered position, a decent amount of the pond being below ground level and a decent cover all contibute.

With your filters being inside Koi Cottage I guess they pick up a little warmth from the ambient air temps in there?

Whats for sure is that as a package it's effective.

Bet you are even more pleased that you have a window now that the covers are on.

Dave

Gazfish · 06-02-2012, 07:57 PM

Hi Mark,

See all that planning is well worth the time as now you have happy koi swimming round in their great home and the owner is over the moon

miles41 · 06-02-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gazfish

Hi Mark,

See all that planning is well worth the time as now you have happy koi swimming round in their great home and the owner is over the moon

Seconded, well done Mark!

MarkD · 06-02-2012, 08:06 PM

Hi Dave
The position must help along with the depth of the pond. The depth was certainly worth the extra effort and the extra cost well worth it.

The filters are very nicely tucked away in the Koi Cottage. Though some idiot has dug a blooming great hole in the floor now, making it rather draughty.

Extremely pleased with the window, the light unit you recommended does a great job of illuminating the glass. Its like having a 3D TV in the garden!!

MarkD · 06-02-2012, 08:11 PM

Certainly worth it all, though I am sure everyone knows what I mean during the build you reach a plateau where you just think its never going to get finished.

miles41 · 06-02-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkD

Certainly worth it all, though I am sure everyone knows what I mean during the build you reach a plateau where you just think its never going to get finished.

Oh yes....I'm with you on that one