Savvy couple transforms old broken bathtub into stylish garden pond with fish for just £50
A SAVVY couple decided to transform their old broken bathtub into a stylish garden pond for just £50.
Rachel Ball, 27 and her partner Kieron, 33, from Sheffield, removed the old bath after an accidental hole was put in it, and it had stayed in the garden for over eight months.
Rachel told : “I contacted a removal service, who wanted to charge between £60 and £80 to remove it.
“Me and my partner wondered if it was possible to make a pond. Our daughter’s birthday was coming up, and she had been asking for pet fish.
“However, I didn’t like the idea of a fish tank as we don’t have much space for one in the house.
“Last January and February, we had severe winds which had left us with fence panels that had blown through. We decided to use these as a base and frame for an upcycled pond.”
“If you want to use your own tub to create a pond, I’d recommend keeping it above the ground so that small animals aren’t at risk of falling in.
“Don’t forget to find a decent recirculating pond pump and filter, which should be sufficient for the estimated water volume of the tub.
“Decorative ponds often contain aquatic plants - don’t get these mixed up with tropical pond plants, which need to be stored indoors if you live in a particularly cold area.”
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