Pond Building Series AD49150 Use and Care Manual download pdf

Angelo Décor International Inc.

T: (780) 453 - 6646 | F: (780) 453- 6620

Angelo Décor International Inc. | 15840 – 118

Avenue | Edmonton, AB |T5V 1C4

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A flexible pond liner allows you the freedom to

design and create your own personalized pond

design. Before you get stated there are a few

important things to consider:

Location – your pond should be located in an area that offers a level space for the

entire pond. Avoid low lying areas to protect against water runoff causing flooding

or unwanted residues affecting your pond’s ecosystem.

If your pond requires electricity, access to GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter)

power at a safe distance (five feet) is important.

A healthy balance of sun and shad is ideal, with an average of six hours of

sunlight per day for ponds that contain plants or fish. Ponds with aquatic life also

need an area that offers shade during the hottest parts of the day. Ponds should

not be located directly under trees. Consider adding protection from falling leaves

or other organic debris that can decompose in the bottom of your pond without

adding potentially toxic elements to your fish or plants.

Size, Shape, and Depth - Decorative ponds must simply be deep enough to

provide sufficient water for your pump and hide the plumbing components from

view. Functional ponds (with plants and fish) should be a minimum of 18 inches

in depth to accommodate plant life, with deeper areas in the 24- to 36-inch range

as a minimum for exotic Koi fish.

Creating shelves near the perimeter, six to eight inches below the intended water

surface, provides an area for plants and helps secure the liner. Walls at a 30

degree angle provide a smooth transition to the perimeter.

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WARNING o Please check local building codes regarding maximum depths, and whether fencing or protective barriers are required to restrict access.

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Pond Building Series AD49150 Use and Care Manual