Costing
It is important to ensure that your budget it adequate before you get half way through the construction of your pond so here is a list of items, which you should consider. If your budget will not stretch to the full cost then you must either consider a smaller pond or add items such as Fountain pumps or an ultra violet clarifier (UVC) at a later stage but make sure that you know the specification of such items, so as to allow for their later installation.
Edging
Turf, slabs, Pebbles, rocks, Bricks, Wooden Decking, Cement etc
Building Materials
Concrete, Cement, Bricks, Blocks, Reinforcement etc.
Underlay
You can use non-woollen carpet or sand but the proper geotextile underlay is far neater and lasts.
Liner
Don’t skimp on this, as it is the one item, which you really do not want to replace. We use and recommend top quality 0.75mm butyl.
Filter Pump
Needs to be able to deliver 50-75% of ponds volume p/hour to the filter and at the appropriate head.
Filter
Needs to be suitable for the ponds volume and must be able to handle the pumps full flow.
UVC
Your Ultraviolet Clarifier should be suitable for the ponds volume and must be able to handle the pumps full flow.
Pipe work and Fittings
Can become costly. Allow for the return from filter.
Plants
Ensure suitable Depths are available, read their tags; most will grow rapidly, pots, compost.
Fish
2” per sq ft of surface area, minimum is 1000gall if for koi, remember that they will breed and never add too many fish in one go.
Maintenance Equipment
Vacuum, Nets, Dechlorinator, Fish food etc.
Electrics
Circuit Protection, Cable, junction boxes, Lights.
Professional help
Bricklayer, Electrician, Hired Tools, Skips etc.
Extras
Don't forget to allow for any ornaments and surrounding plants or features.
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