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Jun 25, 2007, 4:02 PM
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Re: [tangigi3] Newbie pond building, Help pls
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Hi Chamber!
I'am also a new member in this forum. I just started building my pond here in San Fernando, Pampanga. It's a 5x5x3 ft. And so far I've spent Php5,000.00(and still climbing). I don't pay for labor because I do it myself masonry, plumbing, electrical etc. and all. I even cook for my merienda.  Hehehe! Here are the steps in building my pond:
1. I dug up a hole measuring 6ft wide by 6ft in length and 4ft deep. (but the exact size as stated above differs? why?to make room for me to work on. plus the allowance would suffice for the finishing and stuff)
1. Next I use 4x8x16 hollow blocks (a lot of these are hangin out in my lot so I thought I use it instead) and an 8mm steel bar(Php65.00/pc) to enclosed the just made hole. Using Excel cement Php178.00 per bag.(whichever you prefer. they're all the same.), 1cu meter of sand at Php235.00, 1/4elf gravel Php550.00(btw elf is not a measure unit. It's that truck they use in hauling this stones) I then stuffed the blocks with cement mixture using 6parts of sand for every 1part of cement. If you prefer to have a gravel mixture as well then for every 4parts of sand mixed with 2parts of gravel and 1part cement. Need I say add in some water while shoving and mixing? 
2. Lay out the foundation for the flooring and make sure you have room for the piping system(PVC pipe 1" in diameter x 8" long Php120.00/pc). Install an additional pipes just in case you need to put in a compressor to blow in an O2. I also used the 8mm steel bar to create a mat like structure to be layed down on the floor. This is sandwiched in between two layers of cement mixture as described above.
3. After a week of curing the cement. I then applied the finishing (palitada). Then another 3days for the cement to dry, I then applied 3 layers coating (3hrs in between) of Thoroseal (local hardware for Php800 a gallon). Then applied a final coating of Flexseal elastomeric paint(I think it's also Php800.00 per liter?) The bottom flooring should be slanted to form a cone like shape for the dirt to accumulate in this area, which in turn the motor will suction this and deposited to a nearby physical filter. The skimmer you see in this diagram is made out of 4" PVC and is meant only for catching bubbles, dirt at the surface level of the water and the extra rainfall and will be trown to the drainage system.
4. I use 0.5 HP 36L per minute motor ( I bought in soler recto) for Php1,500.00. As compared with the Sequence750-1000 brand Since i'm planning to run this motor for 2hrs. only with 1hr. interval using an electronic timer circuit I custom made from a previus electronic project. Fitted with a (check valve Php358.00) at the end intake pipe to avoid priming the motor every each run. I wouldn't be using it 24hrs (although recommended)
5. The filter system is made out of hollow blocks and steel bars also, and is elevated at 2ft. from the ground. It is located just beside the pond (a foot away) and is made up of 3 chambers which can contain up to 7~10 liters of waters each from the pond. The first chamber is cone shaped and half filled with lava rocks (Php100.00/sqm from a local garden shops scattered along Mc. Arthur highway along San Fernando Pampanga.) The bottom end has water control valve(around Php250.00/pc) to expell excess dirt from then tank. The 2nd chamber has columns of custom made strainers made out of Fish nets from Divisoria (Because Jap mats at Kois and Pond is being sold to me at Php5,000.00/per unit. WOW!!!)The last stage has coral chips and pebbles plus a UV treatment. It will finally go back to the pond via waterfall through a 2(two) control valve installed side-by-side in this last stage using g r a v i t y. Why 2? Because the water flow at section 1b, 1c and 1d may caught up with the flow at 1e (see illustration above) So you really need to control this section (timplahin so to speak).
So there you have it. How I was able to build my pond from an initial investment of a little close to Php5,000.00.
Lastly, don't get too much excited. You need to test first your pond for leaks and most importantly the quality of your water and filtration system. I'm sure we both can find tips in this forum to go with that. 
Note: All materials used and discussed in this thread are available at your local hardware (Philippines). The price quoted above may not be exact but should be a ball park figure.
(This post was edited by koi-ya-koi on Feb 7, 2008, 9:11 AM)
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