Size
The decision for the size and shape of the pond should be determined by your own preference, and the size of the garden and the intended location.In any case, the size of the pond plays an important part for the biological balance of the pond: the larger the pond is, the more natural the visual effect, and the better the conditions for plants and animals. If you intend to keep fish, your pond will need a minimum depth of 1m to provide an ideal living environment especially in the winter. The table is designed to give you some rough guidelines for the calculation of the pond size and water volume.
Guidelines for pond sizes |
|
Surface area |
Depth |
3 - 5 m² (32 - 53 square feet) |
60 - 80 cm (23 - 31 inches) |
5 - 15 m² (53 - 160 square feet |
80 - 100 cm (31 - 39 inches) |
above 15 m² (160 square feet) |
100 cm and more (more than 39 inches) |
A further consideration should be whether you intend to construct your pond with the help of pond liner or a preformed pond. Preformed ponds have the advantage of a quicker and simpler installation.
As a rule, for ponds with less than 4m² you would choose a preformed pond with a minimum depth of 40 cm. Pond liner, however, has the advantage of infinite design possibilities.