850-gallon pond DIY build
I decided to use the wood from the dismantled L-build and designed a rectangular larger pond. This time I special ordered a liner was pre-fit for the exact dimensions.
No pictures taken during the build as I just wanted it completed as soon as possible.
23 Nov 2021
We bought some Shubunkin Goldfish.
24 Nov 2021
We added a waterfall, so a fountain was not necessary for water agitation. The large container on the shelf is the gravity filter.
24 Nov 2021
Solar powered lights added for some light at night. They only stay on for about 3 hours, so the fish get a natural light cycle.
25 Nov 2021
Too many fish to name.
13 Dec 2021
13 Dec 2021
13 Dec 2021
13 Dec 2021
13 Dec 2021
13 Dec 2021
13 Dec 2021
13 Dec 2021
Anchor - Chinese Hi-fin Shark
6 Jan 2022
Anchor
6 Jan 2022
Anchor
6 Jan 2022
16 Jun 2022
Middle - Gojira (Shubunkin Goldfish), right - Zoyzia (Koi)
31 Dec 2022
Middle - Gojira (Shubunkin Goldfish), right - Zoyzia (Koi). That lump on Gojira is a benign tumor that is very common on goldfish and not harmful to them.
31 Dec 2022
Bottom left - Lamb Chop (Fancy Goldfish), above her gold color - Bermuda (Koi)
31 Dec 2022
Bottom left gold color - Bermuda (Koi), underneath her - Freckles (Koi), reddish - Gojira (Shubunkin Goldfish), solid white - Zeus (Koi)
31 Dec 2022
Left - Centipede (Koi), right - Gojira (Shubunkin Goldfish)
31 Dec 2022
Zoyzia - Koi. Mason is the master at handling the fish. One of the fingers of his right hand is on the gills which helps settle them.
20 Feb 2023
Zoyzia - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Zoyzia - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Zoyzia - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Zoyzia - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Reggie - Feeder Goldfish, the man (fish), the myth, the legend. He has been with us since the start of the first pond.
20 Feb 2023
Reggie - Feeder Goldfish
20 Feb 2023
Reggie - Feeder Goldfish
20 Feb 2023
Reggie - Feeder Goldfish
20 Feb 2023
Simon - Feeder Goldfish (not from the original batch)
20 Feb 2023
Zeus - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Zeus - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Zeus - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Zeus - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Zeus - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Zeus - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Theodore - Feeder Goldfish (not from the original batch)
20 Feb 2023
Theodore - Feeder Goldfish (not from the original batch)
20 Feb 2023
Theodore - Feeder Goldfish (not from the original batch)
20 Feb 2023
Centipede - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Centipede - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Centipede - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Centipede - Koi
20 Feb 2023
Centipede - Koi
20 Feb 2023
They enjoy watermelon.
15 Mar 2023
18 May 2023
Anchor - Chinese Hi-fin Shark
12 Aug 2023
Anchor
12 Aug 2023
Anchor
12 Aug 2023
Anchor
12 Aug 2023
Anchor
12 Aug 2023
Had to use ratchet straps to keep the pvc pipe from falling off.
17 Oct 2023
17 Oct 2023
17 Oct 2023
Bottom - Zoyzia (Koi)
23 Oct 2023
Beginnings of a rock build to help make the waterfall look better. Multiple layers of foam board with space cutout for waterfall itself.
9 Nov 2023
9 Nov 2023
Coming along.
10 Nov 2023
Used saw and Dremel to make the shape. The amount of foam everywhere was insane.
11 Nov 2023
Expanding foam to fill in smaller gaps.
11 Nov 2023
3 coats of colored grout and 3 coats of polyurethane to waterproof it.
17 Nov 2023
Hose connected.
17 Nov 2023
17 Nov 2023
Zoyzia, Reggie, Freckles, Goldie, Bermuda and Theodore.
4 Jan 2024
Zoyzia, Reggie, Goldie, Bermuda, Simon, and Chicken.
4 Jan 2024
Zoyzia, Reggie, Goldie, and Bermuda
4 Jan 2024
Reggie, Zoyzia, Theodore, Goldie, Bermuda, and Simon.
4 Jan 2024
Chicken - Red Cap Oranda
4 Jan 2024
Reggie
4 Jan 2024
Gojila and Bermuda
4 Jan 2024
Chicken - Red Cap Oranda
4 Jan 2024
4 Jan 2024
4 Jan 2024
4 Jan 2024
Made new shelf out of plastic MDE shelf and painted/waterproofed 2x4's. You can also see the waterfall rock.
8 Feb 2024
8 Feb 2024
8 Feb 2024
George - a Channel Catfish that the owner of our local pet store gave me for my pond.
15 Feb 2024
Added a solar powered air pump and used this waterproof junction box to keep the actual pump safe.
16 Sep 2024
Solar panels for the lights and air pump.
16 Sep 2024
Built a shelf to help protect the corded big air pump.
28 Jan 2025
Zoyzia
24 Apr 2025
Zoyzia
24 Apr 2025
Reggie
24 Apr 2025
George - Channel Catfish. Mason doesn't like to hold catfish, that's why I had to lol.
24 Apr 2025
George
24 Apr 2025
George
24 Apr 2025
George
24 Apr 2025
George
24 Apr 2025
George
24 Apr 2025
George
24 Apr 2025
George
24 Apr 2025
Zeus
24 Apr 2025
Added some plumbing so I can do weekly cleanings more efficiently.
26 Jun 2025
Added some plumbing so I can do weekly cleanings more efficiently.
26 Jun 2025
Releasing George as he got too big for the pond (estimated 12 pounds).
11 Sep 2025
Releasing George as he got too big for the pond (estimated 12 pounds).
11 Sep 2025
Releasing George as he got too big for the pond (estimated 12 pounds).
11 Sep 2025
Chicken
12 Feb 2026
Unnamed Shubunkin Goldfish
12 Feb 2026
Reggie
12 Feb 2026
Bermuda and Zeus
12 Feb 2026
Reggie
12 Feb 2026
Chicken
12 Feb 2026
Bermuda, Freckles, and Chicken
12 Feb 2026
Goldie and Chicken
12 Feb 2026
Zeus
12 Feb 2026
Goldie, Shubunkin and Chicken
12 Feb 2026
Shubunkin
12 Feb 2026
Shubunkin
12 Feb 2026
Shubunkin
12 Feb 2026
Goldie and Freckles
12 Feb 2026
Shubunkin
12 Feb 2026
Bermuda and Chicken
12 Feb 2026
Lamb Chop
12 Feb 2026
Lamb Chop
12 Feb 2026
Anchor
12 Feb 2026
Bermuda and Anchor
12 Feb 2026
Lamb Chop and Goldie
12 Feb 2026
Zoyzia, Goldie, Lamb Chop, and Bermuda
12 Feb 2026
Anchor
12 Feb 2026
Zoyzia, Chicken, and Anchor
12 Feb 2026
Anchor
12 Feb 2026
Anchor
12 Feb 2026
Anchor
12 Feb 2026
Zeus
12 Feb 2026
Freckles
12 Feb 2026
Anchor
12 Feb 2026
Lamb Chop and Freckles
12 Feb 2026
Freckles and Reggie
12 Feb 2026
Anchor
12 Feb 2026
Anchor
12 Feb 2026
Anchor
12 Feb 2026
Anchor
12 Feb 2026
24 Mar 2026
Anchor
26 Mar 2026
Anchor
26 Mar 2026
Zeus
26 Mar 2026
Goldie and Reggie
26 Mar 2026
Waterfall pump broke
9 Jul 2026
Photo while waterfall is down.
9 Jul 2026
Photo while waterfall is down.
9 Jul 2026
Waterfall pump back in operation.
11 Jul 2026
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