Pondering a watergarden? Here’s some clearwater pond basics.

The basic components to achieve a Clearpond solution should include:

• A pond liner or pre-formed pond – our selection of pre-formed ponds provide a quick and versatile solution, or we can supply PVC or EPDM liner to line your custom-built shape.
• A pump for operating a filter, water feature or watercourse – Pond pumps are specifically designed to provide reliable 24/7 continuous operation.
• A filter for biological-mechanical cleaning – without a pond filter your pond water will get pretty mucky. The pond filter should have a filter that can capture and grow good bacteria to help maintain the water’s proper balance. For small ponds, a Filtral All In One pump and filter is a “plug and play” solution.
• Pond aeration to supply the pond with oxygen – this can be achieved with a fountain or waterfall, otherwise, aeration equipment may be required.
• A skimmer for surface cleaning – usually only required if the pond is surrounded by leafy trees.

To determine which sized products to buy, you’ll need to know your pond volume and how many litres per hour (LPH) you require. For this, you can use our handy calculators.

For DIYers, our all-in-one kits are very popular, including our solar-powered kits for smaller installations where no power is available.

The exact requirements and specifications of a water garden will also depend on pond type, fish type (if any), watercourse or waterfall, sunlight exposure and temperature variation. Click here for more information or feel free to contact us if you have any questions!