| I wonder whether the wine soaked timbers might affect the fish, I've not used a barrel before but I've been told that the timbers shrink a little when they have been left dry, you may find you have leaks but they should swell again once the timbers have soaked in the water. The link below says that you don't need a lining if you have the patience to prepare the barrel properly. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Half-barrel Pond page
| I wonder whether the wine soaked timbers might affect the fish, I've not used a barrel before but I've been told that the timbers shrink a little when they have been left dry, you may find you have leaks but they should swell again once the timbers have soaked in the water. The link below says that you don't need a lining if you have the patience to prepare the barrel properly. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Half-barrel Pond page
