40 Gallon Stock Tank Pond Build - Under $100

Again, after watching great videos of individuals making mini ponds, I thought I would get one going.

Supplies list:
40 Gallon Stock Tank - Tractor Supply $42.99 on sale
Water Fountain Pump - Harbor Freight Tools - $8.99
Plants - Home Depot, Locally Sourced - $18.00
Rock - Local Rock Supplier - $5.00
Pea Gravel Rock - $4.00
Screened Pond Pump Basket - $3.00
Extra Pump Hose $3.00
1/2" T-Fitting $3.75

[joyceyongteck]

I really love it . The sound of the water is very peaceful

[nojtorio]

I like how you made it natural with the stones in there and those plants awesome job!!

[LadyCoyKoi]

Water heater is a MUST for winter months with snow. I live in South Florida so I don;t have to worry about that, but I still get the heater in case I want fishies in my pond in the future. Thank you for your video. This has helped.🥰

[rileytroili]

Can you give more detail on how you created the rock waterfall?

[TheChronicoles]

This is perfect! I just got a 40 gal today and am looking for ideas. Thank you!

[kimfroman]

For the few days we had of freezing temps, I took out the plants that were sticking above the rim and brought them inside. Then I had a large piece of Styrofoam from a mirror I saved that was placed on top. The heater was set at 68. It maintained at 67. It has a ton of fish, mollies and fathead minnows. Haven't lost a fish. My 40gallon pond is by my front door on a covered patio, so I dont have any overflow holes. There is a tinkling sound from the filter, but I want to add a waterfall like yours!

[bjornjoseph]

Pump is good for the waterfall. But if you're adding fish, you'd want a filter..I did mine where I drilled 2 holes and added a bulkhead so the outflow and return is under water

[OldTimerGarden]

If you add fish, they will need some type of shade for the hot summer months in that sunny location.

[GardenOfElla]

Love the set up. I can sit and watch it all.day 😍

[simbaj]

I’m new to the pond build and needs help on the filter can you explain more?

[jessechapman]

Awesome just built one with whiskey barrel, what fish did u end up using

[grass_snake]

Now I know what my 40 gallon stock tank is missing....light colored substrate. What a difference it makes love how bright your pond is, is that store-bought substrate or a mix of sand and gravel or what?

[TheCupfulBoy]

how hot the water get under summer sun?

[tattedup]

How did you winter this ? I'm worried about doing one and it cracks while I'm not home

[saltwaterscratcher]

How do you keep the pond from turning green?

[thezipideedooda]

Have you had any luck getting frogs to come to your pond?

[h.mutawa]

Hey
Love the idea
Perhaps there is a way to hide the look of the tank?

[aSingleSundance]

Is there a filter or just a pump in there?

[PuganPoo]

not much room for a fish with all that rock.
Only big enough for 1 goldfish.

btw/ I have the same pond with 1 goldfish.

[dv]

NICE IDEA BUT TOO SMALL FOR EVEN ONE GOLDFISH