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New Pond Checklist
Select Pond Material Epdm fish safe .045 Liner and underlayment (available in 5,10,15,20,25,30,50 widths) click here to determine size of liner needed Preformed Plastic Pond - Dozens of shapes to choose from Select Pump Pondmaster Energy efficient pumps(3 year warranty) (65 gph to 8700 gph) or Tsurumi waterfall pumps. (3000 gph to 40,000 gph) Most pumps can be turned down up to 75% without affecting pump life, when in doubt go larger! Select Filter- The most important choice! Submersible Debris Filter Submersible Biological Filter Out of Pond Biological Filter - The best choice ( 10 times more efficient) U.V. Sterilizer- for clear water guaranteed. Our Pond Staff will help you select the filter that will suit your project, This is the single most important item to select, more people are unhappy with their pond and pond maintenance because of the wrong or improperly isized filter. Connections for pump and filter G.F.I outlet or connector Tubing ( one size larger than pump outlet) Valves clamps swing check valves Water Conditioners Chlorine Remover like Stress Clear Accuclear - flocculants to clear cloudy construction water Pond Salt - to prevent parasite problems and improve fish health Ultra Clear Biological Clarifier - to "seed" a biological filter and maintain clear water. Arbordale All-in One Bacteria, clarifier, sludge digester, barley straw Arbordale Oxygen Pond Cleaner - for waterfalls Test Kit for pH, Ammonia and Nitrites at the minimum Reading "The Pond Builder" or "The Pond Doctor" by Helen Nash Fish Wait until system has been running for 20 days. See New Fish Pond Page Plants Add plants immediately See Top Ten Plants page Lights Why have a part time pond ?, night lighting can dramatically increase the enjoyment of pond 24 hours a day. A pond isn't finished until it is lighted. Landscaping The most important finishing part of your project, the right background plants, naturalizing rock plants and companion plantings will determine if you have a beautiful water feature or just a pile of rocks with water running over it. Our experts can help you plan this important aspect. Professional Help is available, both our Landscape Design Team and our Pond/Fish Consultants are available to meet at your home. Call us716-688-9125 or email
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