Pond 500 - 1,250 liters

Pond Check 500 - 1,250 liters

Simon van der Velde

The checklist below will help you maintain a biologically balanced pond. By following this step-by-step plan, you will enjoy a clear and healthy pond year-round without the use of a pump, filter or water improvers.

Simon van der VeldePond specialist and aquatic plant breeder

pond construction step-by-step plan
pond construction step-by-step plan

Brief summary

Minimum requirements For a self-sustaining, maintenance-free pond of 500 - 1,250 liters

  1. pond substrate: 80 liters (4 bags)
  2. Oxygen plants: 20 oxygen plants (12 individual oxygen plants and 2 baskets with a total of 8 oxygen plants)
  3. water lilies: 1 water lily (1 basket)
  4. Swamp plants: 8 swamp plants (2 baskets)
  5. aquatic plants: 8 aquatic plants (2 baskets)
  6. Pond bacteria: 1 liter (1 bottle of BACTA CLEAR)

Read the full explanation below and check out the products to put together your own package, or opt directly for the complete pond package with everything in it:

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Complete Pond Package Red - M - 500 - 1,250 L

Complete Pond Package Red - M - 500 - 1,250 L

- 32 plants for 500 - 1,250 L
- Creates a maintenance-free pond
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

Original price was: 340.00.Current price is: 299.95.

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Complete Pond Package White - M - 500 - 1,250 L

Complete Pond Package White - M - 500 - 1,250 L

- 32 plants for 500 - 1,250 L
- Creates a maintenance-free pond
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

Original price was: 340.00.Current price is: 299.95.

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Complete Pond Package Blue - M - 500 - 1,250 L

Complete Pond Package Blue - M - 500 - 1,250 L

- 32 plants for 500 - 1,250 L
- Creates a maintenance-free pond
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

Original price was: 365.00.Current price is: 324.95.

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Complete Pond Package Pink - M - 500 - 1,250 L

Complete Pond Package Pink - M - 500 - 1,250 L

- 32 plants for 500 - 1,250 L
- Creates a maintenance-free pond
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

Original price was: 340.00.Current price is: 299.95.

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Complete Pond Package Black - M - 500 - 1,250 L

Complete Pond Package Black - M - 500 - 1,250 L

- 32 plants for 500 - 1,250 L
- Creates a maintenance-free pond
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

Original price was: 340.00.Current price is: 299.95.

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Complete Pond Package Yellow - M - 500 - 1,250 L

Complete Pond Package Yellow - M - 500 - 1,250 L

- 32 plants for 500 - 1,250 L
- Creates a maintenance-free pond
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

Original price was: 340.00.Current price is: 299.95.

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1. pond substrate

A layer pond substrate in the pond provides a welcome home for beneficial bacteria, which attach to the stone pellets or lava rock and naturally purify the water. This keeps the water clear without the need for a filter or pump, saving costs. Add the bacteria immediately after construction. In addition, pond substrate helps plant roots attach well without rotting. So for a natural filter, pond substrate is indispensable.

Simon van der Velde

Pond specialist and aquatic plant breeder

Simons advice for pond substrate

Make sure you have a layer of 8-10 cm of substrate on the pond floor.

  • For an optimal filtering effect and a suitable place for pond animals such as mussels and snails to burrow in for winter dormancy and for pond plants to root properly, 10 cm is required. For this you need minimum 2x POND SUBSTRATE - 40 liters .

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STEP ONE pond substrate - 40 liters

STEP ONE pond substrate - 40 liters

- Substrate 40 L covers 0.5 m² ↥ 10 cm
- Heavy quality for the best filtration
- Extra porous: optimal plant growth

Original price was: 50.00.Current price is: 39.95.

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STEP ONE pond substrate - 20 liters

STEP ONE pond substrate - 20 liters

- Substrate 20 L covers 0.25 m² ↥ 10 cm
- Heavy quality for the best filtration
- Extra porous: optimal plant growth

 24,95

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Step 2. Oxygen Plants

Oxygen plants are essential for any pond! With enough oxygen plants, you don't need a pump or filter. They filter the water, block sunlight to reduce algae formation, and provide hiding places for fish. All of our hardy oxygen plants come from our own nursery with a 100% growth and flowering guarantee. For optimal balance, we recommend 10-12 individual plants per 1,000 gallons of water and 2 baskets of 4 plants per m².

Simon van der Velde

Pond specialist and aquatic plant breeder

Simon's advice for loose oxygen plants

A minimum of 20 oxygen plants (12 individual plants and 2 baskets with 4 plants each, total 8) are needed for a pond of 500 - 1,250 liters of water.

  • The Combi Oxygen Plant Set is an excellent start if you don't already have oxygen plants.
  • Already have oxygen plants, but not enough? Then the Loose Oxygen Plant Set is a perfect addition.

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Combi Oxygen Plants Set - M - 1,000 - 2,000 L

Combi Oxygen Plants Set - M - 1,000 - 2,000 L

- For 1,000 - 2,000 L
- 28 plants
- Placement: -1 to -80 cm

Original price was: 110.00.Current price is: 79.95.

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Loose Oxygen Plants Set - M - 500 - 1,000 L

Loose Oxygen Plants Set - M - 500 - 1,000 L

- For 500 - 1,000 L
- 16 plants
- Placement: loose in the water

Original price was: 75.00.Current price is: 59.95.

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water soldier - 6 pieces - Stratiotes Aloides

water soldier - 6 pieces - Stratiotes Aloides

- Floating oxygen plant
- Full grown height: 20 cm
- Placement: loose in the water

 24,95

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Needlewort - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Crassula Recurva

Needlewort - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Crassula Recurva

- Oxygen plant
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -1 to -80 cm

 19,95

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elodea densa - 5 pieces - Elodea Densa

elodea densa - 5 pieces - Elodea Densa

- Oxygen plant
- Full grown height: 60 cm
- Placement: loose in the water

 24,95

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marimo moss ball - 5 pieces - Cladophora aegagropila

marimo moss ball - 5 pieces - Cladophora aegagropila

- Oxygen plant
- Diameter approx. 5 cm
- Placement: loose in the water

 19,95

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Coarse hornwort - 2 liters - Ceratophyllum Demersum

Coarse hornwort - 2 liters - Ceratophyllum Demersum

- Oxygen plant for 100 - 1,000 liters
- Full grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: loose in the water

 24,95

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parrot feather - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Myriophyllum Brasiliensis

parrot feather - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Myriophyllum Brasiliensis

- Oxygen plant
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

 19,95

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mares tail - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Hippuris Vulgaris

mares tail - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Hippuris Vulgaris

- Oxygen plant
- Full-grown height: 30 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

 19,95

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dwarf hairgrass - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Eleocharis Acicularis

dwarf hairgrass - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Eleocharis Acicularis

- Oxygen plant
- Full-grown height: 20 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

 19,95

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Step 3. Water Lily

water lilies are the perfect solution against algae in the pond. They provide shade with their leaves, reducing water heating and algae. In addition, the leaves provide a natural hiding place for fish and other aquatic life. Our assortment consists of only hardy water lilies with 100% growth and flowering guarantee. We recommend at least one basket per 0.5 to 3 m².

Simon van der Velde

Pond specialist and aquatic plant breeder

Simons advice for water lilies

At least 1 water lily Is required for a pond of 500 - 1,250 liters of water.

  • White Water Lily: The only native species and the fastest growing.
  • Want a nice mix? Then the Large water lilies - 3 Colors is the best option

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White Water Lily - Nymphaea Alba

White Water Lily - Nymphaea Alba

- Large water lily
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 24,95

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Large water lilies - 3 Colors

Large water lilies - 3 Colors

- Combi set
- 3 plants
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

Original price was: 75.00.Current price is: 59.95.

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Hardy Blue Water Lily - Nymphaea Blue Queen - Lotus

Hardy Blue Water Lily - Nymphaea Blue Queen - Lotus

- Water lily
- Full-grown plant height: 20 cm
- Placement: -20 to -40 cm

Original price was: 75.00.Current price is: 49.95.

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Dark Red Water Lily - Nymphaea Black Princess

Dark Red Water Lily - Nymphaea Black Princess

- Large water lily
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 39,95

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Pink Water Lily - Nymphaea Pink Opal

Pink Water Lily - Nymphaea Pink Opal

- Large water lily
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 24,95

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Yellow Water Lily - Nymphaea Marliacea Chromatella

Yellow Water Lily - Nymphaea Marliacea Chromatella

- Large water lily
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 24,95

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Step 4. Sumpfpflanzen

Our range includes the strongest hardy marsh plants, with 100% growth and flowering guarantee. Tip: In shallow areas like the marsh, the water warms up fastest, which promotes algae growth. By placing extra many plants here and using a mix of tall aquatic plants and low-growing oxygen plants, you will prevent algae. We recommend at least 2 baskets with 4 plants per m² (8 plants total).

Simon van der Velde

Pond specialist and aquatic plant breeder

Simons advice for Sumpfpflanzen

Minimum 2 baskets with 4 plants (total 8 plants) Are required for a pond of 500 - 1,250 liters of water.

  • The strongest water purifier and a native species is the flag iris.
  • Want a combination of the best water purifiers in your swamp? Then go for the Swamp Plant Set.

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flag iris - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Iris Pseudacorus

flag iris - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Iris Pseudacorus

- Marsh plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 19,95

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Swamp Plant Set - M

Swamp Plant Set - M

- Combi set
- 12 plants
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

Original price was: 60.00.Current price is: 49.95.

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Dwarf Pondweed - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Typha Minima

Dwarf Pondweed - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Typha Minima

- Marsh plant
- Full-grown height: 60 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 19,95

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water mint - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Mentha Aquatica

water mint - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Mentha Aquatica

- Mint scented marsh plant
- Full-grown height: 60 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 19,95

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White calla lily - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Zantedeschia Aethiopica

White calla lily - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Zantedeschia Aethiopica

- Marsh plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 24,95

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Black Lis - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Iris Louisiana Black Gamecock

Black Lis - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Iris Louisiana Black Gamecock

- Marsh plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 19,95

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Blue Lis - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Iris Kaempferi Blue

Blue Lis - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Iris Kaempferi Blue

- Marsh plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 19,95

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White Lis - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Iris Kaempferi White

White Lis - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Iris Kaempferi White

- Marsh plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 19,95

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Pink Lis - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Iris Laevigata Rose Queen

Pink Lis - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Iris Laevigata Rose Queen

- Marsh plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 19,95

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creeping jenny - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Lysimachia Nummularia

creeping jenny - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Lysimachia Nummularia

- Marsh plant
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 19,95

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marsh anemone - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Houttuynia Cordata Chameleon

marsh anemone - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Houttuynia Cordata Chameleon

- Marsh plant
- Full-grown height: 40 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 19,95

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False marsh anemone - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Anemopsis Californica

False marsh anemone - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Anemopsis Californica

- Marsh plant
- Full-grown height: 40 cm
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 19,95

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Step 5. aquatic plants

aquatic plants applies exactly the same as the marsh plants. Only you place these in a slightly deeper area. They have the same function as marsh plants and can withstand deep water better. Our assortment consists of only hardy aquatic plants and here too we give a 100% growth and flowering guarantee. We recommend a minimum of 2 baskets with 4 plants per m² (8 plants total).

Simon van der Velde

Pond specialist and aquatic plant breeder

Simons advice for aquatic plants

Minimum 2 baskets with 4 plants (total 8 plants) Are required for a pond of 500 - 1,250 liters of water.

  • The most popular and endemic species is the flowering rush.
  • Want a combination of beautiful, high-growing plants that offer pond protection? Then we recommend the aquatic plants Set.

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flowering rush - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Butomus Umbellatus

flowering rush - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Butomus Umbellatus

- Aquatic plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

 19,95

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aquatic plants Set - M

aquatic plants Set - M

- Combi set
- 12 plants
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

Original price was: 60.00.Current price is: 49.95.

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Large great reedmace - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Typha Latifolia reedmace

Large great reedmace - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Typha Latifolia reedmace

- Aquatic plant
- Full-grown height: 120 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

 19,95

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pickerel weed - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Pontederia Cordata Marsh Hyacinth

pickerel weed - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Pontederia Cordata Marsh Hyacinth

- Aquatic plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

 19,95

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horsetail plant - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Equisetum Japonicum

horsetail plant - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Equisetum Japonicum

- Aquatic plant
- Full-grown height: 120 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

 19,95

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Pied sweet flag - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Acorus Calamus Variegatus

Pied sweet flag - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Acorus Calamus Variegatus

- Aquatic plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

 19,95

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pickerel weed Pink - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Pontederia Cordata Pink Pons

pickerel weed Pink - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Pontederia Cordata Pink Pons

- Aquatic plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

 19,95

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pickerel weed White - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Pontederia Cordata Alba

pickerel weed White - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Pontederia Cordata Alba

- Aquatic plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

 19,95

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golden club - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Orontium Aquaticum

golden club - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Orontium Aquaticum

- Aquatic plant
- Full-grown height: 40 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm

 29,95

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Step 6. Pond bacteria

It is recommended to add Pond bacteria twice a year; once in the spring to start up the pond, or after pond construction and once in the fall to help the pond get through the winter. This helps the biological filter work properly and gives the oxygen plants an extra boost in the spring. It is recommended to add extra pond substrate at the same time in the spring, this will help pond plants grow better.

Simon van der Velde

Pond specialist and aquatic plant breeder

Simon's advice for Pond bacteria

1 bottle BACTA CLEAR is suitable for ponds from 1 to 20 m³ (1,000 to 20,000 liters of water). BACTA CLEAR helps break down sludge on the pond bottom caused by excess fish food, debris, decaying leaves and dead algae.

  • Recommended dosage: 1 liter BACTA CLEAR per 1,000 to 20,000 liters of pond water.
  • Safe for: Humans, animals and plants.

BACTA CLEAR Pond bacteria

BACTA CLEAR Pond bacteria

- Bacteria for 1,000 to 20,000 L
- 100% eco: clear water fast
- Safe for humans, plants & animals

 29,95

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Brief summary

Minimum requirements For a self-sustaining, maintenance-free pond of 500 - 1,250 liters

  1. pond substrate: 80 liters (4 bags)
  2. Oxygen plants: 20 oxygen plants (12 individual oxygen plants and 2 baskets with a total of 8 oxygen plants)
  3. water lilies: 1 water lily (1 basket)
  4. Swamp plants: 8 swamp plants (2 baskets)
  5. aquatic plants: 8 aquatic plants (2 baskets)
  6. Pond bacteria: 1 liter (1 bottle of BACTA CLEAR)

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