2006-12-20 22:22:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Sorry I should have been more specific. I have the hole dug and the the area prepared. its more of a waterfall with small stream, not deep at all. My problem is figuring out the measurements, so I know what size of pump to buy?
2006-12-20 22:36:27 · update #1
The standard calculation is length X width X depth X 7.5, which tells you approximately how many gallons are in your pond. Here's an example: Your pond is 4 feet long by 3 feet wide by 1 foot deep. 4 X 3 X 1 = 12, meaning 12 cubic feet. Then you multiply the cubic feet X 7.5, because there are 7.48 gallons in a cubic foot and that's close enough. So in our hypothetical pond, 12 X 7.5 = 90, or 90 gallons. So you chose a pump that has the capacity to circulate 90 gallons.
You will need greater capacity if you are pumping the water considerably uphill (like a larger waterfall.) Ask your local pond supply company for advice on that.
It's good to know what the approximate number of gallons your pond has, since any treatments for the water or plants will be based on capacity in gallons.
2006-12-21 13:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by sonomanona 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I built 3 ponds in my half acre back yard. I used plastic liners the first time round, then tried the molded type liners, finally broke down and did it right with chicken wire and re-enforced concrete and rock.
I have 3 sizes of ponds 1 is a 3,800 gallon capacity where i use a 35-95 gallon per minute variable speed pump with speed control on the bridge above the pond. Works very well with my waterfall/cascade. I use the same size pump in my 2 other ponds both of which are 2100 gallon capacity.
Home Depot and/or Lowe's hardware stores have people who will guide you through the building process with recommendations. Home Depot even has a video and a class you can attend on weekends.
2006-12-21 09:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out Gardenweb.com..go to the forum section, scroll down to ponds. There is a lot of information and answered question concerning ponds on this site. There you may ask questions and experienced pond builders will help you with your questions. I just love this site as I also have a pond.
2006-12-23 22:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by badwarden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dig hole size of pond.
Install 6-mil black plastic, or a pond liner
Throw down some sand.
Install a recirculating pump.
Fill with water.
2006-12-21 06:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I own a landscape company. We use this company's products to make ponds. They have a lot of great information on their website.
2006-12-21 12:09:20 · answer #5 · answered by axaroth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home Depot has a variety of pumps and can advise you on which will best suit your needs.
2006-12-21 08:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by peckerwud2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-21 06:29:44 · answer #7 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋