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HopeHoops

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5. Keep in mind that it will probably continue to sink. A vinyl liner will sink with it.

Mon May 7, 2012, 08:01 AM

May 2012

The leach field will prevent it from naturally becoming a pond, so a liner would be needed. I'd consult with a garden center that deals with fish ponds (Not a mega store like Home Depot). Also keep in mind that ducks will find it almost immediately and koi are one of their favorite treats.

Another consideration is mosquitoes and black flies. Without adequate circulation (such as a feeding stream), the larva will breed without control. You'll need some sort of minnow (or similar) population to keep that under control and you'll have to get used to frog croaking at night.

You really need to find someone who specializes in this sort of thing (and they're out there).

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Probably the DUMBEST question on here in ages -- could I turn an old septic tank into a fish pond? [View all] Denninmi May 2012 OP

could you find out if said contractor is still in business? ret5hd May 2012 #1

Septic tanks in many communities are highly regulated by public environmental health authorities hlthe2b May 2012 #2

Just plead ignorance. At that age it's NOT going to be a major health hazard. TheMadMonk May 2012 #3

I don't know why you couldn't do that. Vinca May 2012 #4

Keep in mind that it will probably continue to sink. A vinyl liner will sink with it. HopeHoops May 2012 #5

Yes, I gave up on koi after the "Great $1,000 Blue Heron Banquet of 2003". Denninmi May 2012 #6

My dad lost his to ducks. HopeHoops May 2012 #7