Hey Guys,
Thanks again for the input. The depth with the air pump I thought of. I've already ordered one that will pump no problem. However, I didn't really consider the catching of my fish.
I don't have anything close to show koi, and won't until I've got a good handle on keeping my water spot on. However, due to my lack of experience, I don't doubt that I may have to catch a fish or two for medicinal purposes.
The pond is just about dug (worth noting... an extra couple feet of depth, works out to a whole lot of extra dirt
) It looks like final dimensions will be 13' X 8' X 9' deep. Despite having the aerated bottom drain, I elected to bench the bottom pretty good just the same. I'd like it to stay nice and clean and I'm probably on the edge of what a single bottom drain can accomplish in a 13' wide pond so I'm hoping the benching will make it happen. I guess I'm going to have to make up a seine of sorts that I could use to corral the fish into a smaller area. Shouldn't be too bad as I framing out the sides of the pond and then sheeting them with 3/4 plywood before I line it, so I'm thinking a PVC frame that's made the right size with a fine cotton mesh over it should do the trick.
Anyway, I'm off to bed, give this tired body a rest, should be finished digging by noon tomorrow and I'll get going on the "walls"/bottom drain install.
Thanks again!!
Grant
