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Author: | Admin [ Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | POND SET UP: small, simple, and economical |
. Small, Simple, and Economical Pond Set Up: Up to 800 gallons I) WHAT YOU NEED FROM US: a. Rubber Liner or Preformed Pond - Rubber liner is 80 cents per square foot. Using liner gives you more creative freedom, and is useful in underlining waterfalls and spillways. - Preformed ponds vary on price by size and style. They do not allow for much creativity and are often too shallow to overwinter fish in. - We generally recommend using rubber liner, but will bring in preformed ponds upon request. - Recommend designing pond with a 2.5 foot plus overwintering well, and some shallow margins for plantings. b. Mag Drive or Similar Pond Pump - A pump ranging from 300 - 950 GPH should be enough for a small to medium sized pond. - Go larger for larger height differences between pond and waterfall top. Also, use a bigger pump if you plan on having many fish. - Prices vary with GPH pump size. c. Ultraviolet Sterilizer - UV sterilizers between 5 and 9 watts should be adequate for a smaller pond. They eliminate green water problems. - We strongly recommend adding a UV sterilizer to your filtration circuit. Most customers who do not do this initially, will add one later on. d. Waterfall Style Pond Filter - A pond filter is essential to maintaining a healthy pond. The larger the filter the more fish you can keep and the fewer water changes needed. - For a small pond, a tetra waterfall filter-1000, or a homemade waterfall filter should be adequate. e. Plumbing - Flexible PVC, non-kink, or plastic tubing can be used to connect the plumbing circuit of your pond. - We sell various size hose and various connectors and valves - But expect at least one trip to a hardware store for fittings we don't carry ----------------------------------- II. EXAMPLE POND SET UP WITH PRICES: a. 400-600 gallon Pond (20% set-up discount on non-liner products) - 10 x 15 rubber liner = 150 square feet $120.00 - MagDrive 950 = $175.00 x.8 = $140.00 - Tetra 9 Watt UV = $155.00 x.8 = $124.00 - Tetra Waterfall Filter = $130.00 x .8 = $104.00 - Major Equipment Total: $488.00 - Notes: Will need to get hosing, fittings and valves, filter media, and other assorted items to complete set up. ----------------------------------- III. A BASIC POND SCHEMATIC: - P = Pump - UV = Ultraviolet Sterilizer - F = Waterfall Filter - Liner shown in black - Plumbing in blue |
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