small size + above gr. filter

I'm searching for the *perfect* water garden for my yard. I don't want a jumbo-large size pond, probably a couple hundred gallon, and about 24" deep. I've seen the above ground filtration systems at pond supply stores here in the Upstate area, but they were always on these massive large ponds.

Does anybody know where the above ground systems are purchased? Do they come in small sizes, and does it have to be reallly expensive?

TIA,
Jennifer

Maybe you could get and use one of those metal silver tubs or an oblong tub and make yourself an above ground pond with that. I think you can get those tubs at Home Depot or a tractor supply place will have a variety of different sizes. If you didn't want the silver color; you could paint and decorate it any way you wish. Then you could always put potted plants surrounding it


Don't know if this is what you had in mind, but you might want to take a look at this to see what you think.
http://www.perfect-pond-detective.com/landscapeideas3.htm

This is just some info about above ground ponds.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/PondSubWebIndex/lnrspdabvh2o.htm

Oh, look what else I found for you.
http://www.waterscapesweb.com/ag-kits.html



This message was edited Oct 17, 2003 7:36 AM

I want the pond itself to be in-ground.... In the picture on this website, you might be able to see the filter "holder" on the top right of the picture.

I want to do this, but on a small scale, approx 200 gal. total.

http://www.monkeybusinessponds.com/compltkt.htm

Thank you,
Jennifer

This message was edited Oct 17, 2003 8:01 AM

above ground pond kits
http://www.holmesfarm.com/fhk500.html

all pond supplies for different sizes
*smallest I believe is 250 gal.
http://www.pondsonline.com/filter3.htm

AngelSong, another idea is to go to a farm and feed supply store and get a live stock watering tank. These are made of very heavy plactic. Rubber Maid is one brand and they range in size from about 50 gallons upto 1000 gallons. They can be set into the ground at ground level and they look great after finished and will last for years to come. They are usally available in round or oval shapes. You can also build your own filter for less than $70 or so. Search the web for pond filter designs. They are very simple and work as well as several hundred dollar commercial made units. I have a 600 gal. stock tank set into the ground with a home made filter which have been working very well for a year now. If you would like to know more and see a picture, send me an email and I will get in touch.
Carl