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Discover how you can easily add a touch of nature to your garden, patio, or balcony with a mini pond. Whether you want to buy a ready-to-use mini pond kit right away or would like to learn how to set one up yourself first, we have everything you need for clear, natural pond water—without a pump or filter. Would you prefer a step-by-step guide first?

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Mini Pond

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Mini Pond Set - Red

• 4 flowering Aquatic plants
• Mature height: 60 cm
• Planting depth: 10 to 20 cm

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Mini Pond Set - Pink

• 4 flowering Aquatic plants
• Mature height: 60 cm
• Planting depth: 10 to 20 cm

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Mini Pond Set - White

• 4 flowering Aquatic plants
• Mature height: 60 cm
• Planting depth: 10 to 20 cm

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Complete Pond Kit, White, 25–90 L

• Makes your pond maintenance-free
• 11 plants + supplies
• Installation:1 to20

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Complete Pond Kit, Pink, 25–90 L

• Makes your pond maintenance-free
• 11 plants + supplies
• Installation:1 to20

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Complete Pond Kit Red 25–90 L

• Makes your pond maintenance-free
• 11 plants + supplies
• Installation:1 to20

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Mini Pond with Waterfall, Anthracite and Pink

• Complete patio pond set
• 10 hardy pond plants
• Dimensions: 67x67x42 cm, 65 liters

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Mini Pond with Waterfall, Beige and White

• Complete patio pond set
• 10 hardy pond plants
• Dimensions: 67x67x42 cm, 65 liters

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Complete Mini In-Ground Pond Kit - Native Plants - Round

• Dig a small pond in one afternoon
• 16 plants + round pond liner (90L) + plant riser
• Installation: in-ground or freestanding

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Mini Pond with Waterfall, Anthracite Red

• Complete patio pond set
• 10 hardy pond plants
• Dimensions: 67x67x42 cm, 65 liters

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Mini Pond with Waterfall, Anthracite White

• Complete patio pond set
• 10 hardy pond plants
• Dimensions: 67x67x42 cm, 65 liters

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Complete Mini In-Ground Pond Kit - Pink - Round

• Dig a small pond in one afternoon
• 16 plants + round pond liner (90L) + plant riser
• Installation: in-ground or freestanding

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Mini Pond with Waterfall, Beige and Pink

• Complete patio pond set
• 10 hardy pond plants
• Dimensions: 67x67x42 cm, 65 liters

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Mini Pond with Waterfall, Beige and Red

• Complete patio pond set
• 10 hardy pond plants
• Dimensions: 67x67x42 cm, 65 liters

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Complete Mini In-Ground Pond Kit - Native Plants - Rectangular

• Dig a small pond in one afternoon
• 16 plants + rectangular pond liner (90L) + raised planter
• Installation: in-ground or freestanding

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Complete Mini In-Ground Pond Kit - Red - Round

• Dig a small pond in one afternoon
• 16 plants + round pond liner (90L) + plant riser
• Installation: in-ground or freestanding

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Complete Mini In-Ground Pond Kit - Pink - Rectangular

• Dig a small pond in one afternoon
• 16 plants + rectangular pond liner (90L) + raised planter
• Installation: in-ground or freestanding

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Complete Mini In-Ground Pond Kit - Red - Rectangular

• Dig a small pond in one afternoon
• 16 plants + rectangular pond liner (90L) + raised planter
• Installation: in-ground or freestanding

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How to Build a Mini Pond in 6 Steps (Without a Pump or Filter)

Creating a mini pond is easy. If you use the right plants, you won’t need a pump or filter, and you can enjoy clear water all year round.

The only 5 things you need:

A container, bucket, or bowl (preferably not metal or jet black)
Pond substrate
Pond plants (4 different types)
Pond bacteria
Tap water

Step 1: Choose a container or pot

Choose a nice planter or pot that matches the style of your garden, patio, or balcony.
Important:

At least 20 cm deep, so the plants can take root and grow properly.
I'd rather not have a metal or black container, because they heat up quickly in the sun.

Step 2: Choose a location

You can set up a small pond in your garden, on your patio, or on your balcony. Please note:

A mini pond contains a small amount of shallow water. It heats up quickly.
Full sun leads to increased algae growth and faster water evaporation.

Here's how to avoid problems:

Choose a spot that gets a few hours of sun a day, but not full sun all day long.
Avoid placing black or metal containers in direct sunlight.
Always add enough oxygenating plants. These:
- Protect the water from direct sunlight
- Improve water quality
- Preventing algae

Still want a black or metal container?
Place it in a partially shaded spot, wrap an insulating layer around the container, and add extra oxygenating plants to help keep it from overheating.

Simon's advice for oxygenating plants

For a mini pond, you'll need Marimo are ideal.

Can be placed directly in the water
Is hardy
Help keep the water clear and healthy

Pond Plants, Pond Plants, Oxygenating Plants, Underwater plants, Plants by zone, Oxygenating plants floating in the water
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For a small pond, I always recommend adding extra oxygenating plants. Because the water is shallow, it heats up quickly. These plants help protect the water from the sun, keep it healthy, and limit algae growth

Simon van der VeldePond specialist and aquatic plant grower

Step 3: Create elevation changes

Want to create a playful effect? Place some stones on the bottom to create different levels.
This way, you can arrange plants at different levels and create a natural-looking mini pond.

Step 4: Pond substrate

Even a small pond needs a stable bottom.

Why Pond substrate?

Attracts beneficial bacteria that keep the water clear
Provides a solid foundation for root growth
Gives your pond a natural look
It is eco-friendly, low-maintenance, and built to last a lifetime

Without a growing medium, carrots grow poorly and have a shorter lifespan.

Simon's advice on a Pond substrate

Use5 liters of substrate (1 bucket)to cover the bottom so that the Aquatic plants can take root Aquatic plants .

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STEP ONE Pond substrate
19,95

Step 5: Choose suitable Aquatic plants

Many people aren't sure which plants are suitable for a mini pond. That's why acomplete mini pond kitis ideal:

Includes all four types of Aquatic plants
You don't need to buy separate bags of soil or clay
You'll be all set in no time and can get started right away

Simon's advice on Aquatic plants

With ourcomplete mini-pond kit, you’ll have all the plants you need for abalanced, healthy mini-pond in one go.

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Complete Pond Kit, White, 25–90 L
The original price was:115,00The current price is:79,95

Step 6: Pond bacteria

The water in a mini pond is stagnant. Especially during the initial phase, it’s important to help establish the biological balance quickly.

By adding a tablet containing Pond bacteria, such asBACTA TAB:

Are you setting up your pond the right way from a biological standpoint?
Prevent algae growth
Help your new plants take root

Simon's advice on Pond bacteria

1BACTA TABis suitable for ponds ranging from25 to 1,000 liters
It is not possible to overdose
100% safe for people, plants, and animals

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BACTA TAB
19,95

We also use BACTA TAB in our own small ponds. Our dogs and cats drink from them without any problems.

Simon van der VeldePond specialist and aquatic plant grower

Frequently Asked Questions About Mini Ponds

How big and deep should a mini pond be?

An area of about1 m² is ideal.
Use a container with a depth of25 to 40 cm.
Your pond will then hold between100 and 400 litersof water, which provides enough volume for stable water conditions and healthy plants.

Where should I put my mini pond?

A mini pond can be placed almost anywhere:

Balcony
Garden
Patio

The most important rule:avoid direct sunlight all day long.
In direct sunlight, you’re more likely to get:

Algae
Burnt pond plants
Excessively high water temperatures

A spot with partial shade is ideal.

Can you keep fish in a small pond?

In most small ponds, it isnot recommendedto keep fish.

Why not?

The water heats up quickly in the sun, especially when there isn't much of it
Water that is too warm reduces fish survival rates
In winter, when ice forms, the oxygen level drops rapidly

For a mini pond or balcony pond,plants without fishare the safest and most stable choice.

Should I bring my mini pond indoors for the winter?

No, your mini pond can stay outside just fine, unless it has alotusin it.

All of our other pond plants arehardy
In winter, they lose their leaves and flowers
The growth hub remains intact
In the spring, they will sprout again on their own and bloom once more

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Mini pond

How to Build a Mini Pond in 6 Steps (Without a Pump or Filter)

Step 1: Choose a container or pot

Step 2: Choose a location

Simon's advice for oxygenating plants

Marimo

Step 3: Create elevation changes

Step 4: Pond substrate

Simon's advice on a Pond substrate

STEP ONE Pond substrate

Step 5: Choose suitable Aquatic plants

Simon's advice on Aquatic plants

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Complete Pond Kit, White, 25–90 L

Step 6: Pond bacteria

Simon's advice on Pond bacteria

BACTA TAB

Frequently Asked Questions About Mini Ponds

Not sure what your pond needs?

Delivered when it's convenient for you

From our own organic nursery since 1986

Clear water with our 6-step plan

4.5/5 (3,218 reviews)

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