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Originally Posted by tom00_uk  if you are happy with the depth of the current pond then there is no harm using old pond skin as a liner for the new one,(more protection from stones)
It might be for the best if you put a few holes in the base of the old pond to allow any water that collects between the layers to drain away and not result in a possible bulging of the new liner
you will have to make sure the bath is very clean and free of any residue of soaps, bleach etc etc etc, a dedicated food safe container would be better, you can get bulk liquid transport containers quite cheaply. (the set we use for water buts cost under £5 each)
have you water butts etc you could also use to fill the pond back up with? it will be costly filling with chemically treated tapwater
the fish should be OK as long as you don't damage them, (they take a lot longer to heal from damage in this weather), but waiting a little longer would be better
i would budget two days time (unless working under flood lights at this time of year), (longer if using cement or other products that you need to avoid contact with the pond with) |
Thanks, Tom.
I had planned to keep the old liner to save trouble taking it out and, as you say, it will provide some extra protection. Perhaps I should punch a few holes, as you suggest.
In addition to the bath (which I shall, of course, clean thoroughly - before
and after!), I have four wheelie bins (see above) and also a rainwater butt. I think that, together, these six will contain a good proportion - or possibly even all - the contents of the pond.
Needless to say, I shall take every possible care in transferring the fish.
Although I hope to complete everything in one day, I have more if needed. The only real reason I wanted to finish in one day is to avoid keeping the fish in the bath/bins any longer than necessary.
I shall not be using cement; just a 1mm thick Firestone rubber liner. They sell it at a local aquatics centre at 60p per square foot, with a 'lifetime' (my life or the fish's?!) guarantee.
May I offer my grateful thanks to you all for taking the time and trouble to provide these very helpful suggestions. Perhaps in time, if I ever become expert in these matters, I shall be able to reciprocate.