An Observation About Pond Depth
This Video is from the Youtube channel: “Growing Answers”.
This video is about how pond plants and aquatic life and how pond depth is related to their health.
The cost of this build was around $3k because I did all the work alone. This would cost between $15-$25k to be done by pros. That's not including the well dig either. Well digs are also very costly. It only cost me the tools and time. UPDATE ON THE WELL…I no longer use it to top off the pond. There is too much mineral content in the well water for top-offs.
Playlist for this series – –
Here are some affiliate links for the things I used:
Net –
Thermometer –
De-icer – (lower wattage series may not be available at times)
Water Conditioner –
In-line 12v Photocell –
in-line 12v Dimmer –
Utility Pump –
1.25" Flex PVC –
Pond Pump –
Liners/Underlayments –
12v Lights –
Time Lapse Camera –
Electric Auger (to dig the well) –
Pitcher Pump –
Post Hole Digger (A regular spiral auger won't work) –
Pump (not the same brand but same thing) –
-You can get the Drummond brand pump from Harbor Freight
I’m not an expert, would covering the pond in winter with a translucent plastic sheet keep it from freezing so you could keep the pump going, like a greenhouse effect, or will that affect the fish and plants?
It would not stop it from freezing at all and it would be bad for gas exchange. The pump will run all winter already.
I think the snow load could mat it down and cause it to seal and possibly suffocate it. I imagine you could build a frame and put the plastic on that maybe?