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
Kit Size (gal per hour)Pump TypeFish Pond SizeNo Fish Pond SizeWaterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width)
750 gphSubmersibleup to 750 galup to 1500 gal2 feet high, up to 7.5" wide (spillway not included)
1350 gphSubmersibleup to 1350 galup to 2700 gal2 feet high, up to 13.5" wide (spillway not included)
2100 gphSubmersibleup to 2100 galup to 4200 gal2 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
3000 gphSubmersibleup to 3000 gal)up to 6000 gal2 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
3600 gphSubmersibleup to 3600 galup to 7200 gal2 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
Kit SizePump TypeFish Pond SizeNo Fish Pond SizeWaterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width)
1000 gphSubmersibleup to 1000 galup to 2000 gal4 feet high, up to 10" wide (spillway not included)
1600 gphSubmersibleup to 1600 galup to 3200 gal4 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
2600 gphSubmersibleup to 2600 galup to 5200 gal4 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
3100 gphSubmersibleup to 3100 galup to 6200 gal4 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)
Kit SizePump TypeFish Pond SizeNo Fish Pond SizeWaterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width)
1800 gphSubmersibleup to 1800 galup to 3600 gal2-3 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
2500 gphSubmersibleup to 2500 galup to 5000 gal2-3 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
3500 gphSubmersibleup to 3500 galup to 7000 gal2-3 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
4900 gphSubmersibleup to 4900 galup to 9800 gal2-3 feet high, two 22" wide spillways included
5400 gphSubmersibleup to 5400 galup to 10,800 gal2-3 feet high, two 22" wide spillways included


PRO Ecosystem Pond Kits with Submersible Pump 7' High Waterfall
Kit SizePump TypeFish Pond SizeNo Fish Pond SizeWaterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width)
800 gphSubmersibleup to 800 galup to 1600 gal7 feet high, up to 8" wide (spillway not included)
1900 gphSubmersibleup to 1900 galup to 3800 gal7 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
2800 gphSubmersibleup to 2800 galup to 5600 gal7 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
4200 gphSubmersibleup to 4200 galup to 8400 gal7 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
Kit SizePump TypeFish Pond SizeNo Fish Pond SizeWaterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width)
1500 gphExternalup to 1500 galup to 3000 gal2 feet high, up to 15" wide (spillway not included)
2100 gphExternalup to 2100 galup to 4200 gal2 feet high, up to 22" wide
2800 gphExternalup to 2800 galup to 5600 gal2 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
3300 gphExternalup to 3300 galup to 6600 gal3 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
3900 gphExternalup to 3900 galup to 7800 gal3 feet high, two 22" wide spillways included
5200 gphExternalup to 5200 galup to 10,400 gal3 feet high, two 22" wide spillways included
7000 gphExternalup to 7000 galup to 14,000 gal3 feet high, three 22" wide spillways included
9500 gphExternalup to 9500 galup to 19,000 gal3 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
Kit SizePump TypeFish Pond SizeNo Fish Pond SizeWaterfall Size (100-200 gph per inch of width)
2200 gphExternalup to 2200 galup to 4400 gal7 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
2700 gphExternalup to 2700 galup to 5400 gal7 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
3500 gphExternalup to 3500 galup to 7000 gal7 feet high, 22" wide spillway included
4300 gphExternalup to 4300 galup to 8600 gal7 feet high, two 22" wide spillways included
6800 gphExternalup to 6800 galup to 13,600 gal7 feet high, three 22" wide spillways included
9100 gphExternalup to 7000 galup to 14,000 gal7 feet high, three 22" wide spillways included