[annyann]

I just found your thread and wanted to say your mini pond is beautiful!! I have been thinking of doing something like that my self. I love Bettas and would really love a Betta pond!
I have cats though and I'm afraid they would try to fish them out. I don't think it would look to good with some type cover either. I would want lots of floaters like you have.

 

[annyann]

hi annyan,

I'm happy you found my thread and thank you very much! It is pretty fun and entertaining to watch my betta's act a little more like how they do in their natural habitat.

If your thinking of starting one up yourself but worried about cats or other predators I think a grill grate might work well (like tis: http://www.amazon.com/Weber-7441-Replacement-Charcoal-Grates/dp/B000WEKNMY) an average planter would fit one of these.

Thanks for the link, the grill grates a good idea. I'll keep that in mind. I hope it works out to where I can start my mini pond this summer. Where did you get your pond bowl?

 

[annyann]

Thanks for the tips and video link. That pond turned out cute, after she had finished I couldn't even tell she used a bucket as the liner.
I didn't know the Water Hyacinths would be messy so thanks for the heads up.

 

[annyann]

I was wondering what type heaters you used over the winter? Thanks!

 

[annyann]

Okay thanks.
I was at Lowe's today and looked at the in ground ponds. I'm not sure if I want to go that route or a large planter type deal that can sit on the patio like you have. I really like the look of your mini pond, and it seems like it would be easier to maintain. Lowe's didn't have any planters that would work, I need to check Home Depot.