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Planning for your Pond Pond Sizes • 1 to 5 gallon ponds. Offer a carefree way to enjoy small water plants close up. • 20 to 40 gallon ponds. Let you get your feet wet by providing a serene area to enjoy small/medium pond plants. You can also have a small pump and maybe even a goldfish or two. • 50 to 500 gallon ponds. Are a great place to start, not too big of a commitment. However, once you discover your enthusiasm for pond keeping, it won’t be long before you’re making plans to expand. • 500 to 3000 gallon ponds. Will allow you to keep fish and a large variety of pond plants. • 3000 gallon ponds and over. Many people find water gardening and fish keeping to be the hobby of their dreams and will invest the time and money to get the maximum enjoyment out of their water garden. Small Pond up to 500 U.S. gal (1890 L) Medium Pond 500 to 1500 U.S. gal (1890 L to 5670 L) Large Pond 1500 to 3000 U.S. gal (5670 L to 11350 L) Determine the size of your pond as follows: (All measurements in feet). For a Square or Rectangular Pond: (Length x Width x Average Depth) x 7.5 = Total U.S. Gallons. For a Round Pond: 0.785 x (Top Dia. x Bottom Dia. x Depth) x 7.5 = Total U.S. Gallons. Extra-Large Pond 3000 U.S. gal or more (11350 L or more) To convert to litres, multiply U.S. gallons by 3.78 4 Pond Styles Container Water Gardens Pros: • Minimal investment – can be created with any water tight container. • Not permanent — you can move the container anywhere when empty. • No digging required. • General maintenance can be done with minimal bending. • Ideal for small spaces – patios, balconies, decks etc. • Safer for households with young children. • Can be set-up indoors or out. Laguna Durashield Pre-Formed Ponds (In-ground installation) Pros: • Made of high molecular weight polyethylene. • UV stabilized and designed to withstand heavy water loads, hot summers and frigid winters. • Ideal for small or beginner ponds. Less intimidating. • Easy to visualize the complete pond. • Takes the guess work out of measuring or finding the correct size liner. • Weekend project. Easy to install. • Guaranteed to resist cracking, peeling and fading for ten years. www.lagunaponds.com
Installing your Pond Liners 45 mil EPDM Flexible Liner (20 year guarantee) Pros: • Liner is flexible and allows more versatility in pond design, ideal for custom installations. • Long lasting, comes with 20 year manufacturer’s warranty. • UV stabilized. • Excellent performance in cold climates. • Ideal for making natural looking streams and waterfalls. • Safe for fish and plants. EPDM Rubber Liner Calculating Liner Size: In feet: Length = (Depth x 2)+ Length + 2’ (for overlap). Width = (Depth x 2) + Width + 2’ (for overlap). In meters: Length = (Depth x 2) + Length + 0.6m (for overlap). Width = (Depth x 2) + Width + 0.6m (for overlap). Things to consider: Not all liners are intended for pond use and may contain oils and fungicides that are harmful to fish and plants. Pre-Formed Laguna pre-formed ponds are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and depths. Many come with pre-contoured shelves and steps. Choose a style that best suits your garden and selected location. Another point to consider when selecting your pre-formed pond is water depth. If you wish to winter your fish in a harsh climate you will need to select a pond with a depth of at least 4 feet (1.2 m) therefore a liner may be more suitable. 5 Installing a pre-formed pond: 1. Place the pond in position and carefully mark out its shape with pegs (ill.1). DO NOT place the pre-formed pond upside down to outline the shape, or your hole will not match the shape of the form. Position the pond right side up in the exact place you want it and use it as a guide or template while digging around the stakes. Make your outline 4 - 6 inches (10 - 15 cm) larger than the pond itself. 2. Check the first level and start digging down to the shelves. 3. Reposition the pond, mark out the inner deeper section and continue digging out to the bottom. Be sure that the hole is slightly deeper than the actual depth of the preformed pond and verify that the bottom is level. remove any stones or roots that may pierce the pre-formed pond when the weight of the water is added. 4. Once you are satisfied that the hole is the proper size, depth and orientation, add about 2 inches (5.08 cm) of sand to the base level and shelves (ill.4). This will protect the liner from damage due to exposed roots or rocks. 5. Insert the pre-formed pond and make a final check to make sure it is level (ill.5). Back-fill any spaces left from digging with sand. 6. Now you are ready to add water. The weight of the water as it is added will help the pre-formed pond settle into place. 1 2 3 4 5 www.lagunaponds.com
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