Pond Crates
Pond Crates
Pond crates help you create different zones in the pond. You can do even more with pond crates, namely create a plant island so that fish cannot reach the plants but you can still enjoy an oasis of plants.
Pond Crate with 12 Oxygen Plants - 4 crates
- For 7,500 L - 12,500 L
- 12 mature plants per crate
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm
Pond Crate with 12 aquatic plants - 4 crates
- For 7,500L - 12,500L
- 12 mature plants per crate
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Pond crate with 3 water lilies - 4 crates
- For 15 - 25 m²
- 3 mature plants per crate
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm
Pond Crate - 3 pieces + 24 Filter Plants
- Dimensions: 60x40x20 cm
- For deep ponds, sturdy stackable
- Incl. filtering aquatic plants
Built your pond but forgot to create different zones? Or do you have fish like Koi's that demolish aquatic plants before they bloom? Then create zones in the pond with pond crates or create a plant island so the Koi's won't take over your plants anymore
Step-by-step plan for making a plant island with pond crates
Pond crates are perfect for creating height differences in a pond. They are easy to snap together, and with three crates you can create a 40-inch elevation. Fill the bottom two crates with substrate for extra strength.
In addition, you can use pond crates to make a plant island. Stack a few crates, fill the bottom one with substrate and place six baskets of aquatic plants in the top crate. Make sure the top crate is 1 cm above the water to protect plants from fish.
Check out our guide below to create a Koi-proof island.
Step 1. Calculate how many crates you will need.
Measure how deep your pond is and calculate how many crates you need to make the tower of crates the desired height. Each crate is 20 centimeters high, so with three crates you can make an elevation of 60 centimeters unless you put plants in the top crate, then your elevation is about 50 centimeters.
Simons advice for pond crates
Use 3 crates to make an elevation of 60 cm.
Step 2: Fill the bottom crates with a layer of substrate (optional)
Fill the bottom crates with a layer of substrate of about 10 centimeters. This ensures that the crates are somewhat weighted so that they stand firmly. Also, the substrate is an attachment for pond bacteria so the tower will also serve as a large filter.
Simons advice for pond substrate
Use 1 20-liter bag pond substrate per crate.
POND SUBSTRATE pond substrate - 40 liters
- 40 L covers 1 m² ↥ 5 cm
- Heavy duty quality for the best filtration
- Extra porous: optimal plant growth
Step 3: Plant placement
Stack the crates in the pond in the desired location and to the desired height. Make sure that the edge of the top crate is about 1 centimeter above the water surface so that the fish cannot demolish the plants, but can only nibble on them a little.
Simons advice for aquatic plants
Places a total of 6 baskets for a full crate.
For example, choose low-growing oxygen plants that purify the water and grow completely over the crate so you won't see the crate. This creates a beautiful green and natural look.
Thread Algae Fighting Plant Filter Package - L
- For 3 - 4 m²
- 24 plants
- Placement -1 to -80 cm
Frequently asked questions about pond crates
Pond crates are modular, stackable units used to create planting zones in ponds, allowing plants to be placed and supported at the proper depth.
You place the pond crates in the desired location in the pond, snap them together, and then place the pond plants in them. For extra stability and support, you can stack them and fill the bottom crates with a layer of substrate.
Yes, pond crates are versatile and can be used in almost any type of pond, regardless of size or shape, to create planting zones.
Pond crates help create a healthy pond environment by keeping plants at the proper depth, which is essential for water purification and oxygen enrichment, and they also support the stability of plants in the pond.
Pond crates are designed to be durable and weather-resistant, providing a long-term solution for supporting plants in ponds.
