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A BARE MINIMUM - How about this:
5' X 10' X 4' depth = 1500 gal. pond. 150 gal cone bottom settlement chamber > 150gal moving bed K1 filter > 150gal fine particulate chamber with 6" round grey Matala matting > 1/8hp pump @3600gph @4' head > 2 tprs . One 4" aerated BD. A Savio basic 8" weir skimmer > 1/8hp 3600gph pump > Ultima 2000 pressurized filter > 2 TPRs and waterfall. 40watt U V light rounds out the system requirements. Total = +/- 2000 gal system for 4-6 fish.
The pond would be constructed of 4X4 and 4X6 posts and 2X12 planks for walls. All wood is pressure treated. Cover the wood with Berber carpet underlayment and install EPDM liner. This pond is constructed 2 1/2' below and 1 1/2 ' above ground. Face surround/coping with cinder block covered with stone of your choice. Cover the liner with the stone coping on top to finish it off. Now, you not only have a very nice smaller pond to enjoy, you also have additional patio/garden seating to entertain your guests and show off your workmanship and eye for the distinguished fish swimming in the crystal clear water. ENJOY!!!
Mike
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