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Saving money is always in style for homeowners regardless of budget or lifestyle. If you have a home with a fish pond, it is likely you will encounter a leak or some other kind of problem from time to time. For some people, the natural instinct is to call to get some professional help. This is not a good idea if you are trying to save some money. In fact, even if you can afford it, you may have some fun completing your own fish pond repair. The process of repairing a fish pond is not something that will happen immediately. In fact, in most cases, it will take at least a week and up to two weeks to finish the repair. Once the repairs are finished, you will enjoy the feeling you were able to complete your own fish pond repair. Start by Removing Your Fish Before starting any kind of fish pond repair, it is imperative you remove your fish. Make sure you are putting them into water that is similar to what they are used to. If at all possible, use the same water they were in and put them into a large enough pool of water they will be able to swim around and feel comfortable. The size of your fish will greatly determine the size of the temporary home you can put your fish in. Isolating the Problem Area The kind of fish pond repair you will need to do will depend on where the problem is as well as what kind of problem you are incurring. One of the most common problems for any kind of pond is a leak. It can happen because the pond has not been properly maintained, erosion of the liner, or from root inclusions. These are just a few of the ways that leaks can happen, so you will need to be thorough in looking for the problem. If you are not experiencing a problem in the liner, it is possible you are dealing with a problem in the water pump. This is a pretty common problem as the lines leading into or out of the pump can leak, crack or break. Additionally, there can be a problem in the seal between the pipe and the water pump. The worst possible problem is the water pump itself may be broken to the point it is leaking. This can be an expensive replacement, but an easy one to fix. Waiting Before Refilling the Pond If you have drained the pond to find out what kind of fish pond repair you require, you might as well scrub it out and apply an EPDM liner. Even if the problem was in the water pump, a little prevention on your part cannot hurt anything. Just make sure you have seven days without rain in the local weather forecast so the liner can finish curing before you try to refill it with water.
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