Is it Ok to use Clear plastic sheeting, I guess it polyurethane sheeting as a temporary pond liner? We have a hurricane approaching and are making a temporary pond to store water for our Koi and gold fish. The plastic feels like it has a slippery substance on it. Thanks

I really don't know. It depends on what they put on the sheet, if anything. If it's just like plastic tarp (for painting or covering things), it might be ok or might contain added chemicals to inhibit algae (which may or may not harm the fish). Of course, when it's an emergency, you work with what you've got. If that's what you've got, rinse it really well. You might even scrub it some to get the "substance" off. I've used rubbermaid tubs as temporary "ponds."

I'm so sorry you're being threatened by yet another hurricane. It's really unfathomable to those of us not living through it. I hope you, your family, your belongings, and your fish make it through ok! Best of luck!

Thanks for your reply Robyn...we are hoping for the best but they say the eye is going to come over us. We have the temp pond full. We also tried to contact the manufacturer of the sheeting for assistance but got no reply. Again thanks for your time and well wishes....Dave

Plastic liner

I know hurricane has passed but info anyway.

I have used standard house construction grade "vapor barrier" poly sheeting (double layer) to line temporary tanks for goldfish - 4 months - with great success. It was an emergency as preformed fiberglass pond just started leaking and fish and plants had to be relocated quickly.

I also used it to line plywood tank for my drinking water from stream during construction of home (2 yrs) - now have neoprene/plastic tanks and well.

This stuff works well, is fairly tough, but only lasts about a year if exposed to sunlight.