Just finished digging a pond where to find rocks?

[specialone0812]

I have been reading and doing my design from this site : koiphen.com

[ptran]

Wow bro, that's a big hole: 4000 gallon. You sure that's not a swimming pool!

[spongebob281]

Yep, I've been lurking on koi phen myself for the last month to absorb as much as I can. Still look lost like a puppy on the freeway at this juncture though.

The pond will house a handful of goldfish ,and with its current size, maybe 5 koi at best along with plants if the koi don't Tear them up. Leaning toward adding a shower drain as I already one on hand with 4" pvc pipe plumb to a diy filter and from there a pump jettisons clean water to the waterfall back to the pond.

Whats your our set up look like? Love to see pics if ya got any.

[specialone0812]

My design is still on paper. I made a lot of mistakes on my first pond, so I will make sure everything looks right before digging the hole.

[specialone0812]

With that much of money for filters,plumbing etc, I try my best to get away with mistakes.

[spongebob281]

Wow bro, that's a big hole: 4000 gallon. You sure that's not a swimming pool!

I think it's closer 4500 gallon if my math is correct. Im aiming for 6k.

[spongebob281]

I feel ya. This hobby ain't cheap that's for sure. Probably going to drop a couple of grands on rocks , no not the illegal ones lol, this weekend if I find what I'm looking for.

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Notice the large white boulders? This is the look I'm going for.

[ptran]

Those are huge rock bro. Need some strong hand to move those.

[spongebob281]

Dude, thought you were going to help lol. I got a cart and dolly at the ready.

[ptran]

Sure, what side of town? let me know when. lol

[spongebob281]

lol you're a good sports, mate.

[specialone0812]

I do not know if you have seen those rock in a backyard pond. They may look cool in some ponds in large parks, but for backyard pond, I would go with something smaller and just 2-3 large pieces for sitting or decorating. Also,for those big rock, you may need a very strong concrete collar to support them.
I am in North West on 249, if you need help, just holla at me.
Lone Star koi club will have a pond tour in May. I would like to see other ponds in Houston here to hear the pros and cons from owners.

[spongebob281]

Really Appreciate your kindness. I had totally forgot about support for large pieces, now that you mentioned it I will surely rethink my approach on rocks placement and option. Wish the tour was this month instead of May😂

[BHastie]

A good estimate for rock weight is one ton per cubic yard (27 cubic feet). A solid piece will be more than that, but it also depends on the type.

[specialone0812]

any update on this pond build?