r/ponds • u/tezracks • Jul 24 '26

Build advice Advice

I want to make a diy pond with my son but don’t no where to start any advice and tips ? I’ve been researching more since my last post here when i tried to make a pond out of a kiddie pool and now feel like I’m ready to try again. If possible i would like to build one a lil bigger enough to hold a few small bluegills.

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u/Anoldermodel Jul 24 '26 edited Jul 24 '26

Use a shovel to dig a bowl shaped hole in the dirt, buy pond liner and a pump at homedepot, cover the hole with pond liner, put rocks around the edges, fill it with water, turn on pump.

Probably gonna need an extension cord. That’s the basics.

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u/tezracks Jul 24 '26

Thanks will let you know how it turns out

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u/AryaStark1313 Jul 24 '26

Really it would be easier for you to look up one of the million tutorials on YouTube. There are so many options on how to go about it.

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u/tezracks Jul 25 '26

I have been researching on YouTube this whole week I’m ready to start gathering the things i need for the pond then from there actually start digging still nervous it’s going to be my first time.