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Reddit mentions of Firestone W56PL451015 EPDM Rubber Pond Liner, 10-Foot Length x 15-Foot Width x 0.045-Inch Thick
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Firestone W56PL451015 EPDM Rubber Pond Liner, 10-Foot Length x 15-Foot Width x 0.045-Inch Thick. Here are the top ones.
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- EPDM rubber pre cut and boxed pond liner
- Flexible for creative designs
- Environmentally friendly; fish friendly
- Easy maintenance; lasting beauty
- Measures 10-feet length by 15-feet width by 0.045-inch thick
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Specs:
| Height | 16 Inches |
| Length | 16 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1-(Pack) |
| Weight | 45 Pounds |
| Width | 16 Inches |
PVC liner is safe for fish, but not recommended, AFAIK, by people in the pond industry. PVC isn't easy to patch, and every patch I've used for PVC (RV roofs) isn't safe for fish. Personally, in my experience it is always and only the 45mm EPDM pond liner. Mainly because it's amazingly tough and resistant to tearing, and it's really easy to repair. However, for both of these it is highly recommended to use an underlayment. I cannot imagine anyone arguing that not using a substrate or underlayment is a good idea, because that's just dumb. You want to do your utmost to keep that liner in good condition. When cleaning it you are going to be walking on it and one stray sharp rock or root will puncture your liner. It's really easy to put carpet or geotextile or playsand to thwart this. I recommend geotextile.
The first question I have, is where do you live? How cold does it get in the winter? FYI, for ponds in Albuquerque, NM it is recommended to have your pond be at least 3ft deep for the winter and fish preservation. 4ft - 5ft if you have winters where the temps go below 0F for any length of time, but that really depends on how cold it actually gets.
Other than that, the size and the shelves are good. The only thing I would suggest is to put a smaller depression in the very bottom to put your pump in when removing the water and sludge from the pond. It makes it easy to get the sludge in one spot, as opposed to trying to attract it all over a flat surface. Next, the pond design should be centered around the pump location vs. the waterfall location. If you don't have a waterfall location, it'll be centered around the pump location vs. the water-out location. The water-out should be in a bog location so as to maximize plant filtration. You want water-in to be on the opposite side from water-out, so as to maximize water flow and minimize 'dead zones'.
EDIT: Apparently I typed 35mm instead of 45mm. Oops.