I would like a fish pond in my garden but don't want one dug into the ground. Where can you get them from?

Question

What is the minimum depth it can be? Is it more likely to freeze solid being above ground?

Answer 1

You can purchase fibre glass ponds that look just like stone etc, ask at your local garden centre. I know where I work we stock them. Some even have waterfalls and fit into corners.
As far as freezing goes, I'm not sure about that one as I do not live where it snows, or get that cold my pond freezes, but I imagine if you never had a reasonable amount of water in your pond it would freeze over. Fish will live in rather small amounts of water, but it wouldn't want to be anything less than 12inch's/30cm deep.
Remember also that you will have to keep an eye on the pH of the water, and algae growth,as to give a good environment for the fish to live in.

Answer 2

Home Depot, Lowe's, etc all sell "pond kits" or just "pond" liners. They are in all sorts of shapes and sizes. They can be left above ground, but you would have to come up with a lot of "fill" to go around it. There are also a ton of plants that grow very well in or around ponds Your best bet is to go look and while looking, check out some of the many magazines/books that are available about creating ponds. Water features (ponds, waterfalls, etc) can be easy to create and maintain, and are good for the habitat.

Answer 3

I'm currently putting one in my yard. Go to Lowes and purchase a preformed model.The pond is set up with shelves in the water so you can put some potted waterplants inside. Mine is sort of kidney shaped(about 6'X3')and cost $79.Pump kits cost from $29 up. I'm putting in a waterfall so my pump cost $69. It must be at least 18"+ deep for fish(I'm putting in goldfish). I live in New Orleans so it doesn't get cold very often.
I'm digging down about 8 to 10 inches to put the pond in for stablization. I'm putting old bricks around it for looks. It's right off my patio so it will look great and the sound of running water is relaxing.
If you need any further help please email me.

Answer 4

ok im a landscape builder..houses ect..if you whont a raised fish pond its really not difficult..build it above ground on a footing of concrete 200 mill deep by 300 mill wide.i like old brick best .but if you havnt done much bricklaying i would do it in blocks..make the wall 225 mill thik or 9 inches..rember after you rendered this inside use a water proof pond paint ..lime in sand cement will leach out kill everthing..im free saterday you wont me come make it for you..lol

Answer 5

You can buy the plastic ones from Home Depot or Lowe's. I think you still have to dig a small hole, because it is basically a plastic liner. The depth varies depending on how big you want it. The plastic ones I have seen are usually a foot or two deep.

Answer 6

you can buy a ready made pond from any good nursery and build a rockery around it so that it is on ground level rather then sunk in the ground

Answer 7

My mom got one of those nice sized kiddie pools when she had her 'first' pond. It was nice. And she picked a yellow one so it always looked bright and refreshed the color of the yard. All you need is that and a pump.

Answer 8

there is all sorts of things you can use for a pool.i built a fountain for my girl friend and i used an old washing machine pump it workes great!