Top products from r/ponds
We found 33 product mentions on r/ponds. We ranked the 73 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Winchester Gardens 80 Count Highland Rim Aquatic Fertilizer Bag Packaging may vary
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Specifically designed for water lilies and lotusesCopper-free formula (does not contain plant material)Safe and nontoxic, will not harm aquatic lifeWill not crumble or break apart before you get them into plant containersBoosts resistance to disease, promoting healthier plants
2. TotalPond UV Pond Clarifier
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
The UV Pond Clarifier is ideal for cleaning the green out of water and preventing nasty odors in ponds up to 2,000 gallons.The UV Pond Clarifier can easily be installed in or out of your pond.The included 9W UV bulb lasts up to 8,000 hours. We recommend changing UV bulbs yearly for optimum cleaning ...
3. Hikari Bacto-Surge Foam Filter, XL (125 Gallon)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Perfect For Use In Freshwater Or Marine ApplicationsHighly Porous Sponge Maximizes Bacterial ActionIncreased Surface Area Offers Maximum Bacteria ColonizationSoft Sponge Material Offers Easy CleaningSponge Designed For Longer Life
4. Best Choice Products 4000L Pressure Bio Filter for Pond w/ 13W UV Sterilizer Purifier Light, Flow Indicator - Black/Blue
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
STRONG FILTER: Powerful enough to filter up to 2500 gallons with a normal fish load, or 1500 gallons with a heavy fish loadUV CLARIFIER: Reduces the presence of single-celled algae by preventing its ability to reproduce, creating a healthy pond for your fish. UV lamp life is 8,000 hoursEASY TO CLEAN...
5. EasyPro Pond Products LPK EPDM Rubber Liner Repair Kit
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 2
2 Quick Seam Patches (6" x 6")Smooth inside for maximum flow, ribbed outside for increased strength1 Scrubbing Pad1 Bottle of Surface PrimerEasyPro EPDM Liner repair kit
6. Dalen PN-28 PN28 Pond Netting 28-Feet 3/8" Mesh, 28'X28',Black
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Keeps falling leaves and debris out of ponds, pools, and water gardensProtects goldfish and koi from cats, birds, and other predatorsSmall 3/8" mesh size stops even the smallest debrisMade in the USASize: 28' x 28'
7. Rubbermaid Commercial FG424300BLA Structural Foam Stock Tank
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Oversized drain plug for easy draining and cleaningDurable, weather-resistant structural foamSeamless construction improves durabilityMeasures 41" x 32" x 25"Made in the USA
8. Rubbermaid Commercial Structural Foam Stock Tank, 50 Gallon Capacity, Black (Fg424300Bla)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Seamless construction for outstanding durabilityFive sizes to fit all your watering needs; from 50 gallons up to 300 gallonsOptional all-plastic anti-siphon float valve provides constant water levelMeasures 51-2/3" x 31" x 12", Made in the USA
9. Dap 00688 All-Purpose Adhesive Sealant, 100% Silicone, 2.8-Ounce Tube
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Long lasting 100% silicone rubber helps build and repair aquariumsWaterproofStays flexibleWon't crack or shrinkNon-toxic to fresh and saltwater fish when cured
10. Pondtabbs 60ct
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
60 Pondtabb tablets10% Nitrogen 14% Phosphate 8% PotashOne tablet per gallon of soil each monthSafe for fish when used as directedFeeds pond plants while minimizing release of chemicals that would encourage algae growth
11. Laguna Pressure-Flo 3200 UVC Filter
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
High performance water filtering system that keeps pond water clear and healthyCan be installed in or above ground; 16-foot long power cordIncludes 25-watt UV lamp and foam mediaClogging indicator tells you when cleaning is requiredWater flow of 1580 gallons per hour when high load of fish in sunlig...
12. Laguna Aeration Kit for Ponds
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Enhances water quality during winter months; Works to prevent pond water from total freezingAllows for proper exchange of oxygen and gasesHelps keep fish alive and healthySuitable for any size pondIncludes a powerful aeration pump, 30' of winter-safe airline tubing, a 1" air stone and a high-density...
13. Firestone W56PL451015 EPDM Rubber Pond Liner, 10-Foot Length x 15-Foot Width x 0.045-Inch Thick
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
EPDM rubber pre cut and boxed pond linerFlexible for creative designsEnvironmentally friendly; fish friendlyEasy maintenance; lasting beautyMeasures 10-feet length by 15-feet width by 0.045-inch thick
14. Tetra Whisper Easy to Use Air Pump for Aquariums (Non-UL), Up to 10-Gallons
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
For use in 10-Gallon aquariumsWhisper air pumps provide reliable service at an economical costEfficient and easy to use
15. Savio Engineering SF01 Savio Springflo Bio Biological Filter Media, Green
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Power_Source_Type: ManualCountry Of Origin: United StatesNo Assembly RequiredBrand Name: Savio Engineering
16. S SMIFUL Pond Light IP68 Submersible Spotlight Remote RGB Color Changing Waterproof Lawn Spot Light for Aquarium Garden Pond Pool Tank Fountain Waterfall (set of 2)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
1. IP68 Waterproof for underwater using, suitable for outdoor and pond pool or fountain and more. (The power button, adapter and remote are not waterproof.)2. Will remember the last setting when turn off, it makes a timer available. 6 bright led chips: Adopt super bright LED lamp, high luminous effi...
17. API Pondcare Master Liquid Test Kit
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Contains one (1) API POND MASTER TEST KIT Pond Water Test Kit 500-Test, including 6 bottles of testing solution, 3 color cards and 4 glass test tubes with capHelps monitor water quality and prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fishMeasures ornamental pond pH balance, Ammonia conte...
18. Penn Plax Cascade CCF3UL Canister Filter For Large Aquariums and Fish Tanks – Up To 100 Gallons, Filters 265 GPH,Blue
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
CASCADE CANISTER FILTER FOR FRESHWATER OR MARINE ENVIRONMENTS: the Cascade 1000 (CCF3UL) has 3 media baskets, works at 265 GPH, and is recommended for Aquariums up to 100 gallons. It measures 11.5 x 17 x 10 inches.STATE OF THE ART FEATURES OF THE CASCADE 1000: ♦ flow valves that rotate 360 degrees...
19. Stability, 100 mL / 3.4 fl. oz.
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Rapidly And Safely Establishes The Aquarium Bio filter In Freshwater And Marine SystemsPrevents New Tank Syndrome, The Number One Cause Of Fish DeathContains a synergistic blend of aerobic anaerobic and facultative bacteria which facilitate the breakdown of waste organicsThe Bacteria Employed By Sta...
20. Penn Plax Airline Tubing for Aquariums –Clear and Flexible Resists Kinking, 25 Feet Standard
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Safe for salt and freshwater aquatic environments. Standard 3/16 inch diameter tubing is great for all your aquarium airline needs.Made from clear, flexible plastic. This airline tubing is built to last and withstand wear and tear. It is also resistant to kinking.Flexible plastic makes this tu...
The pond looks to be a great one for longterm viability. It's deep, which is good to keep the fish alive during the winter, and it's long and narrow. These are a tad easier to maintain because the water can follow one path. From Plant Filter / Waterfall to pump. This keeps the water moving which thus thwarts as many anerobic zones from building up. (Anerobic means no oxygen. It's a bacterial zone where Nitrates are converted to Ammonia - fish don't like ammonia. This is the exact opposite of what you want to happen.)
To start with, plants are your friend. They are more vital to the wellbeing of a pond than fish. You can have a pond w/ no fish and just plants and it's great, but if you have a pond with no plants and just fish, it's a horrible situation. One that is full of chemicals and stress over diseased fish.
Regarding the plants, when they multiply that means they're healthy. It's the same thing that all plants do, but pond plants -since they have ample and abundant water and food - grow quickly. This is good, but better to keep it in check. There are three basic types of plants you need for proper pond balance and filtration.
My baseline for an ideal plant filter, which in your case would be a smallish stock tank / waterfall weir on one side of your pond full of Mint, Corkscrew Rush, Horsetail, and some tall plants like Umbrella Palm, Giant Reed, Cattail. All while making sure you have room for a Canna. These are some of my favorite plants. But you can pick and choose as you like. The essential point is to have a variation of small / bushy and tall / thin plants as they have different filtering qualities. I am told the tall and thin ones are great for good, heavy duty, filtering, whereas the bushy ones are great for quick filtering. Either way, they're pretty. This stock tank gets water flowing into it, pushed through the plants, and then lets it go through a waterfall.
Now all this is just to process the Ammonia waste from fish. Ammonia kills fish, and you really can't see it. Apparently a reddish tinge develops in the water, but I've never seen it. But, fish produce Ammonia, so if you don't have your three types of filters you will have issues utilizing all these awesome plants to keep your pond clean.
Doing something like this, or an approximation of this, will keep the pond clear and the fish happy. You can get Nitrate and Ammonia testers to see what your levels are in case that might be the issue. I must say that multiple fish without any plant filtration and no algae makes me suspicious.
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The build was pretty simple, when you break it down. It took a while just with life stuff getting the way and I didn't do everything exactly to this order - adding floating plants before I was done sealing the edges, didn't do the final liner trim until very last etc., but this is the gist:
It's not alot of water, maybe 30 to 40 gallons max? , perhaps find a cheap cannister filter online.
That's likely most hassle free for indoors.
https://www.amazon.com/Cascade-CCF3UL-Canister-Filter-Aquariums/dp/B0002DJ9NY
Look at some of those, there has to be a cheap and cheerful option available out there. First figure out how much water the planter will hold and buy a filter with pump that will turn the water 2 to 3 times an hour if you plan to add fish.
If not that maybe build an l-shaped bog style filter in a planter to fit in the corner behind it.
I've got a DIY barrel filter on my 4600 gallon. The design could easily be used on a slightly smaller pond as well. In fact there's tons of designs you can use based on the surrounding area.
You could also use a pressurized canister filter. I prefer laguna filters and in my mind they're the best. There's the 4000 model also which is the upgraded version of the 3200. Both would work and can handle a flow up to the number in their name.
Whatever you do for a filter, you're going to want a minimum of 3000 gph pump assuming you're fully stocked.
Which leads to the question of what are you stocking it with?
Well, since it's a rubber (I assume 45mm EPDM rubber) then the patching is pretty easy. Most likely the cut / hole will be obvious.
But you will have to remove the rock. Just get a Patch Kit (something like this) and start removing the rock all around the edge.
When you find the cut, clean it thorougly and let dry. Make sure the day is warm and dry as you don't want it to be wet or too cold. Scuff up the liner, smear the glue, let it sit for a few seconds to tack up, and then smash that puppy on there. Rull it thoroughly and let it sit for ... I really forget. I believe it was like 30minutes. I could be wrong.
The patch will be stronger than the liner.
I just bought them off Amazon. I wasn't expecting much because they were so cheap but they work pretty well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K3Q46LB/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_3qfDDbYEQTAHR
I live in So Cal where there is a lot of sun and warm weather which is very good for algae, so I bought this UV filter and it totally changed my green water pond to a crystal clear one. UV Filter at Amazon
Just turn it off when you add microbe treatment.
I dont have any experience with that model. I purchased an aerator late in 2013 for one of my deep ponds that freezes over but does not require a heater. Its been outside since I purchased it and I keep it running full time through the year:
Laguna Aeration Kit for Ponds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HASBFE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have replaced the plastic tubing and bubble stones but the main unit is still running strong.
You really need a separate pump and filter kit.
Here's what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NT3KOWE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
And:
https://www.tsurumipumpsales.com/tsurumi-50pu2-15s/?m=simple&gclid=CjwKCAiAiuTfBRAaEiwA4itUqOCEBtEWr2Ocf_U2-Rv-9nhIJ806EaG7EmFKgyXFPL4q7KWAPkuX7RoC2IIQAvD_BwE
Plus a waterfall. I also have a separate inline UV but I don't think I need it.
Either way you really do need to oversize to keep the water clear.
Yes you can get fancy guppies, and male look prettier, but if you wanted you could get girls, or both but you’ll have lots of babies (that can be a plus). Sponge filters aren’t expensive.
Just find a properly rate air pump for your size, typically they have the rating in the description. You’ll also need a piece of sponge, airline tubing, and an air stone
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You should be able to find airstones for $1-2 at a local fish shop. You’ll also need an air pump rated for your pond size.
Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/TotalPond-871980305672-UV-Pond-Clarifier/dp/B004DL0Y76
If you don't use a heater, than when you catch your koi, you can bring them inside and let the bucket sit overnight so the temperature is the same as the tub. If your pond was filled with the same water your tub is, I would not worry about water parameters. If on city water, it needs to be dechlorinated. Since it hasn't froze yet, I would catch a few koi a day, put them in a bucket, bring it in overnight, and then put the koi in the tub.
Does the pond have a filter? 18 4 inch koi is a big bioload, you do not want to cycle your tub, you want to either transfer the ponds filter inside, or get the new filters going on the pond now, to build up bacteria. The less you feed, the less load you put on the filters.
The filters are basically the same.
https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-Bacto-Surge-Foam-Filter-Gallon/dp/B00GOFS8YK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=large+sponge+filters&qid=1571373365&sr=8-2
or see the Lustar – Hydro-Sponge V Filter for Aquariums up to 125 Gallons
[Alpine PAL2100 2100GPH Cyclone Pump, 33'] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DFMZME/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_jw2txbHGZ7F00)
It certainly moves a lot of water. I learned my lesson with a cheap kit pump last year, and did a rebuild of the plumbing this Spring.
Also using this filter: [Best Choice Products 4000 gal Pressure Bio Filter with Uv Sterilizer Light Koi, 13W] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NT3KOWE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_HA2txbD7TRDXJ)
Cover it with pond netting https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FNK87C/ref=s9_top_hm_awbw_b3tCFND_g86_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-11&pf_rd_r=PVTNSTM0QMV5A06WAB9Z&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=95dc2232-20a1-54db-a085-817cd62261a0&pf_rd_i=3564016011
Just ordered one of these, we'll see how it goes.