How to build a stream

Stream Building, Page 9

Front view: Here you can see some open gaps in the waterfall. These I left to look open and natural. I did not have to fill and foam them because the water from the falls would not run in those area and escape between rock and liner.

Gravel goes into the stream bed

Just a small pre-rinse, falls are done and foam is cured. about 2-3 hours in hot afternoon sun. To make sure your foam is well cured. Stick a screw driver or other semi-sharp object into it like you would a cake. If you pull out GOO-- it's not ready. If it all dry-- it's cured all through out.

Now since the gravel or moss rock was properly rinsed and cleaned, I proposed we put in just enough water to wash off the gravel and rocks, allowing the pump to run and look for areas that might be low or need tweaking. We would then drain this dirty water and fill with clean new water, run the pump and add fish!

Here comes the water! Perfect flow with the 4000gal pump pushing against 24 feet of pipe run and 23inches of vertical head. Remember, we are also feeding the waterfall off the pump as well. The ball valves to control flow between the two came in handy!

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