Creating Indoor Ponds

Making your own indoor pond can be quite a tedious job but the result is so beautiful that it is well worth the effort and time required to it.

Maintaining indoor ponds requires special attention to such things as the water temperature, filtration and, of course, feeding the fish. An indoor pond is a a bit like a cross between an outdoor pond and an aquarium.

First, you must decide on how big a pond you would like to have sitting in your living room, basement, entry or wherever you else you decide you would like your indoor pond. A 10 or 20 gallon is probably a good place to start for the novice ponder.

You can use just about any large container as your base. Using last years kiddie pool or any large plastic tub will do. Just take some time to disguise it with some small rocks and pebbles surrounding the outside. If you prefer wood to match your decor you can build a frame and then use a liner. Remember to take into consideration the weight of your indoor pond after it is filled with water when you decide where to situate it.

The Components of indoor ponds

Some basic points to bare in mind when making your indoor pond is not to be tempted to overstock. Be sure you have a good filtration system and you must net the pond to stop the fish from jumping out of the water. Feed your fish with care as fish have a much longer lifespan when they remain a little be hungry.

Full spectrum fluorescent lights are a good idea to have shining above your pond. These lights are particularly ideal if you plan to have real plants either in or surrounding. Aquarium filters and pumps should be used for your indoor pond and their maintenance should be monitored and adjusted accordingly to suit.

If you decide to have turtles they will climb and as already said, your fish will leap out of the water. High edges if you don't want nets are ways to keep from losing your stock. Also be aware that any other indoor pets you have such as a dog or cat, may want to drink from your pond and then find himself a nice healthy nutritious snack in the process! Make sure you protect your indoor pond from any other pets you may have.

Since the the favorite place for indoor ponds seems to be in the basement so bare in mind your pond may need a heater to keep the water at the correct temperature. This is especially necessary in the northern states of America and northern Europe.

They also require water changes much more frequently than outdoor ponds. You should try to place it as near a water outlet as possible for your convenience and providing a drain is a wonderful idea and will save lots of time as it makes these water changes so much easier to do.

Natural sunlight is a great idea for indoor ponds whenever possible but if the water does not have any live plants, too much sunlight will cause algae to grow pretty quickly. This just creates one big mess and should be avoided at all costs. Keeping your pond nice and simple and easy to maintain is by far the best way to enjoy indoor ponds.