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BUILD IT YOURSELF

If you decide that you would like to intall your own water garden, Aquatica can assist you in many ways. With customizable kits to consultative services, we've got you covered.

WHAT AQUATICA CAN DO FOR YOU AND YOUR PROJECT
  • Kit packages that can be customized to your exact needs
  • Assistance with the design of your water garden
  • Construction consultation
  • Free phone support
  • Free in-store support
  • Eligability for special offers and incentives to do-it-yourselfers

We'll show you how to get it done the right way, the first time. Let the experts help you design it, build it, maintain it and enjoy it!
RECOMMENDED READING
Pond Building for Hobbyists
For everyone who's ever wished they could build their own pond comes Pond Building for Hobbyists. This full-color book explores everything you need to know before taking the plunge into ponds. It also walks you through building a preformed pond, a pondless waterfall, and an ecosystem pond in a step-by-step, photo-guided manner. It's a must-have for water garden hobbyists everywhere, complete with chapters on maintenance and fish and plant care.
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It is important to know ahead of time how much gravel and stone you will need for your project. Having the correct amount of stone will eliminate uneccessary trips during your project. Be sure to get the following measurements and then enter them into the appropriate boxesto get an approximate amount of stone and gravel that you should have on hand prior to starting you project. (Please note this is just an estimate and actual totals may vary.)

 
Measure the average length of your pond and enter the information in feet here
Measure the average width of your pond and enter the information in feet here
Measure the average depth of your pond and enter the information in feet here
Once all three of the boxes have your correct measurements, click the submit button
 
Approximate tons of gravel you will need
Approximate tons of boulder you will need

 

Once you have your water garden built, it is also important to know how many gallons of water your feature holds. Simply enter the measurements below to find out how many gallons of water are in your entire water garden.

Measure the average length of your pond and enter the information in feet here
Measure the average width of your pond and enter the information in feet here
Measure the average depth of your pond and enter the information in feet here
Once all three of the boxes have your correct measurements, click the submit button
 
Approximate total gallon of water in your water garden