Above Ground Swimming Pool to Pond Conversion

[Duncan6618]

I think I would lose the cartridge filter. It's not going to do anything for you biologically and it's going to clog really fast once you stock a bunch of fish. On my pool/pond I used a sand filter with a layer of gravel so that it wouldn't get clogged too fast. On your's I would probably consider getting rid of the pool filtration entirely and build a shallow bog type pond for lots of plants running the length of the pool. You could just have the skimmer drain into the bog on one end and use a pump on the other end of the bog/pond to return water to the pool.

 

[OzMonsterFish]

I think I would lose the cartridge filter. It's not going to do anything for you biologically and it's going to clog really fast once you stock a bunch of fish. On my pool/pond I used a sand filter with a layer of gravel so that it wouldn't get clogged too fast. On your's I would probably consider getting rid of the pool filtration entirely and build a shallow bog type pond for lots of plants running the length of the pool. You could just have the skimmer drain into the bog on one end and use a pump on the other end of the bog/pond to return water to the pool.

That's the sort of filter I had in mind. Do you have any photos of your setup that I can look at for ideas?

 

[Duncan6618]

Mine's a work in progress. It's an inground pool on the side of a hill so probably not too much that would apply to your situation. Here's my thread though...
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261937

 

[OzMonsterFish]

Your pool is awesome! I'll have to keep an eye on your thread.

 

[dirtbikerider]

Sounds like a great project, good luck and I will be following

 

[scottgeeze]

I'm glad you didn't tear it down. Looks like it's got A lot of years left in it. Look out for those Cane Toads mate!

 

[silent1mezzo]

Sweeeet. Can't wait to see more pictures.

 

[Gasha]

It's been almost a month... whats going on with the pool??

 

[michael30.06]

Put some Barramundi in there. THey will feed from your hand if you are game.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

There are frogs in the area, do you think they will be able to climb up into the pool as it is above ground? Would be nice.

Put a path for them to enter the pool. FREE FOOD