Ecosystem Pond Kits
An ecosystem pond is likely the most common type of pond we recommend to our customers. The goal behind an ecosystem pond is to take an otherwise closed body of water and turn it into its own thriving mini “ecosystem.” In nature, streams and rivers and the resulting pools of water along the way are constantly renewed with fresh, clean water, allowing them to support life while flushing toxins away down the stream. Unless you are lucky enough to be blessed with a natural stream or source of water on your property, you won’t have the luxury of a naturally renewing water source. Instead, we have to keep the water clean with skimmers, filters and waterfalls.
Design Goals
The design goal behind an ecosystem pond is to create a natural-looking pond with clean water that can support plants or fish. Most ponds of this type have a waterfall for aesthetics and aeration, and are surrounded with natural landscaping materials like rock, mulch or soil. Ecosystem ponds can use either a submersible or an external pump, as well as either an external filter or a waterfall filter. Keep reading to decide which type would work best for you.
Submersible vs. External Pump Pond Kits
Our fish pond kits come in two versions: those with submersible pumps and those with external pumps. Submersible pumps are often more convenient to install since they easily hide inside the skimmer and do not require a priming pot.
The Sequence external pumps in our external pump kits are an excellent choice. Although they're a little more work to install initially, the biggest benefit is the energy efficiency. Even though you might spend more money buying an external pump upfront, you'll save money in the long run on your monthly electrical costs.
Submersible Pump ECOSYSTEM POND KITS
Ecosystem Pond Kits with Submersible Pump 2' High Waterfall | |||||
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Kit Size (gal per hour) | Pump Type | Fish Pond Size | No Fish Pond Size | Waterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width) | |
750 gph | Submersible | up to 750 gal | up to 1500 gal | 2 feet high, up to 7.5" wide (spillway not included) | |
1350 gph | Submersible | up to 1350 gal | up to 2700 gal | 2 feet high, up to 13.5" wide (spillway not included) | |
2100 gph | Submersible | up to 2100 gal | up to 4200 gal | 2 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
3000 gph | Submersible | up to 3000 gal) | up to 6000 gal | 2 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
3600 gph | Submersible | up to 3600 gal | up to 7200 gal | 2 feet high, 22" wide spillway included |
Looking for a very small, budget-friendly kit? See our 990 gal Waterfall Filter Pond Kit here.
Ecosystem Pond Kits with Submersible Pump 4' High Waterfall | |||||
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Kit Size | Pump Type | Fish Pond Size | No Fish Pond Size | Waterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width) | |
1000 gph | Submersible | up to 1000 gal | up to 2000 gal | 4 feet high, up to 10" wide (spillway not included) | |
1600 gph | Submersible | up to 1600 gal | up to 3200 gal | 4 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
2600 gph | Submersible | up to 2600 gal | up to 5200 gal | 4 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
3100 gph | Submersible | up to 3100 gal | up to 6200 gal | 4 feet high, 22" wide spillway included |
PRO LEVEL ECOSYSTEM POND KITS - Higher quality skimmer, pumps, and filters.
The difference between our regular and pro kits are the quality and expense of the equipment being chosen. Most people building a fish pond, especially a koi pond will choose a pro level kit. People that are on a budget or are building a pond without fish may opt for the regular kit. Of course, the regular kit can still support fish as well, however, a 'koi enthusiast' will likely choose the pro level kit for the best water quality.
PRO Ecosystem Pond Kits with Submersible Pump 2' - 3' High Waterfall (higher quality skimmer, pumps and filters) | |||||
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Kit Size | Pump Type | Fish Pond Size | No Fish Pond Size | Waterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width) | |
1800 gph | Submersible | up to 1800 gal | up to 3600 gal | 2-3 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
2500 gph | Submersible | up to 2500 gal | up to 5000 gal | 2-3 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
3500 gph | Submersible | up to 3500 gal | up to 7000 gal | 2-3 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
4900 gph | Submersible | up to 4900 gal | up to 9800 gal | 2-3 feet high, two 22" wide spillways included | |
5400 gph | Submersible | up to 5400 gal | up to 10,800 gal | 2-3 feet high, two 22" wide spillways included |
PRO Ecosystem Pond Kits with Submersible Pump 7' High Waterfall | |||||
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Kit Size | Pump Type | Fish Pond Size | No Fish Pond Size | Waterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width) | |
800 gph | Submersible | up to 800 gal | up to 1600 gal | 7 feet high, up to 8" wide (spillway not included) | |
1900 gph | Submersible | up to 1900 gal | up to 3800 gal | 7 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
2800 gph | Submersible | up to 2800 gal | up to 5600 gal | 7 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
4200 gph | Submersible | up to 4200 gal | up to 8400 gal | 7 feet high, two 22" wide spillways included |
External Pump Pond Kits
External pumps are more efficient, have a longer lifespan and use less electricity.
PRO Ecosystem Pond Kits with External Pump 2' - 3' High Waterfall | |||||
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Kit Size | Pump Type | Fish Pond Size | No Fish Pond Size | Waterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width) | |
1500 gph | External | up to 1500 gal | up to 3000 gal | 2 feet high, up to 15" wide (spillway not included) | |
2100 gph | External | up to 2100 gal | up to 4200 gal | 2 feet high, up to 22" wide | |
2800 gph | External | up to 2800 gal | up to 5600 gal | 2 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
3300 gph | External | up to 3300 gal | up to 6600 gal | 3 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
3900 gph | External | up to 3900 gal | up to 7800 gal | 3 feet high, two 22" wide spillways included | |
5200 gph | External | up to 5200 gal | up to 10,400 gal | 3 feet high, two 22" wide spillways included | |
7000 gph | External | up to 7000 gal | up to 14,000 gal | 3 feet high, three 22" wide spillways included | |
9500 gph | External | up to 9500 gal | up to 19,000 gal | 3 feet high, three 22" wide spillways included |
PRO LEVEL ECOSYSTEM POND KITS - Higher quality skimmer, pumps, and filters.
PRO Ecosystem Pond Kits with External Pump 7' High Waterfall | |||||
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Kit Size | Pump Type | Fish Pond Size | No Fish Pond Size | Waterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width) | |
2200 gph | External | up to 2200 gal | up to 4400 gal | 7 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
2700 gph | External | up to 2700 gal | up to 5400 gal | 7 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
3500 gph | External | up to 3500 gal | up to 7000 gal | 7 feet high, 22" wide spillway included | |
4300 gph | External | up to 4300 gal | up to 8600 gal | 7 feet high, two 22" wide spillways included | |
6800 gph | External | up to 6800 gal | up to 13,600 gal | 7 feet high, three 22" wide spillways included | |
9100 gph | External | up to 7000 gal | up to 14,000 gal | 7 feet high, three 22" wide spillways included |