FLFishChik Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 On 3/2/2023 at 9:37 PM, nabokovfan87 said: Have you seen pecktec's pond? I have not. I’ll go check it out! On 3/5/2023 at 2:30 AM, CJs Aquatics said: Do these count? 3 “mop bucket ponds” I have set up under a 40 breeder stand… That’s so cool! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFishChik Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) Well, it’s a start. I’ve no idea how much water it will hold, going to fill it up tomorrow to get an idea of how many gallons it is. I have a cycled HOB and a sponge filter. Just need substrate, plants and fish! Edited March 11, 2023 by FLFishChik 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llmgtab Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I used a similar container for a patio pond outside last year. I have platinum rice fish and cherry shrimp in it. I think it's about 18 gallons. I used a second container as a base so it was high enough that my dog could not drink out of it. Last November I decided to bring it inside. I love it there so will have to make another this year for outside 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 @FLFishChik @llmgtab I like it ! I've seen those containers for sale. Can't wait to see your first one and your second one! So many fun and cool options! I'm considering putting one of those solar fountains in one just to see what happens. 🤔😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFishChik Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 Added HOB filter and gravel from a cycled tank! The sound of the water trickling is so peaceful. Measured water with my gallon jug - to the brim is 8 gallons, I filled it to 7 gallons. I added a piece of Elodea and a little pear weed. Want to also get some frogbit and maybe a Dwarf Aquarium Lily. I am not familiar with which immersed plants I should get to hide the filter! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daydre Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Ooh! Exciting~ You could probably look into some of the smaller types of marginal plants if you want to hide the filter on a pond this size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFishChik Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 9:48 AM, Daydre said: Ooh! Exciting~ You could probably look into some of the smaller types of marginal plants if you want to hide the filter on a pond this size! I don’t even know which those are 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daydre Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Uhh pretty much just look up "marginal plant list" and you should be able to find some? Marginal plants are plants that take root in water but their stems/leaves and such grow outside of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFishChik Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 2:51 PM, Daydre said: Uhh pretty much just look up "marginal plant list" and you should be able to find some? Marginal plants are plants that take root in water but their stems/leaves and such grow outside of water. Oh! Duh😂… makes sense! I’m slow, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daydre Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 4:50 PM, FLFishChik said: Oh! Duh😂… makes sense! I’m slow, lol You're fine! I didn't really know the term for marginal plants until relatively recently lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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