Ecosystem Ponds - Natural Ecosystem Koi Pond Design from Pond Pros of Central Florida

Natural Ecosystem Ponds

Pond Pros of Central Florida are the premier Pond Contractor, Pond Maintenance & installation company in the Orlando, Central Florida (FL) area. Our naturally balanced, low-maintenance ecosystem ponds work with Nature, not against it. We pride ourselves in creating water features designs that appear to have always existed in their surrounding landscape.

The goal when creating and designing a water garden is to balance the function of a properly filtered pond with a beauty of a backyard oasis. The natural filtration of an ecosystem pond along with limited mechanical filtration provides more relaxation and less worry.

Let’s face it… no one builds a pond because they need something else to clean on the weekends. With that in mind, build your pond the Pond Pros of Central Florida way and enjoy!

Pond Pros of Central Florida Ecosystem Ponds work with nature, NOT against it!

Ecosystem ponds can be easy to understand if you have a good grasp of what components go into a basic, functioning ecosystem. An ecosystem pond works with Mother Nature to provide food, shelter, and safety to the wildlife around it. It also provides you with an all-natural, low-maintenance piece of paradise. It's important to remember, however, that every piece of the ecosystem puzzle must be present in order for a true ecosystem to be in place. Eliminate one of these elements, and you've got an unbalanced ecosystem that won't be so low-maintenance anymore. Check out the things you'll need to get your ecosystem pond fired up:

2. Rocks and Gravel
Rocks and gravel will not only protect pond liners from UV light degradation, but they will also provide tremendous surface area for beneficial bacteria to break down excess nutrients in the water and dissolved organic debris on the pond floor.

Product Spotlight: Make sure you have a supply of Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria on hand. The bacteria helps maintain a strong biological balance, providing clean, clear, and healthy water conditions.

3. Recirculation System
This is really just a fancy way of saying "pumps and plumbing." The proper size pump and pipe diameter are extremely important for the aesthetics of a water feature. More importantly, an efficient circulation system will keep the water moving and provide the necessary oxygen levels for healthy fish and plants.

Product Spotlight: Aquascape pumps combine energy efficient performance, high flow rates and ease of maintenance keeping your ecosystem pond healthy and happy.

4. Fish
Koi are an integral part of any ecosystem. Unfortunately, koi are often seen as high maintenance. Contrary to popular belief, koi actually reduce pond maintenance as they graze on string algae and bottom feed from the pond floor. They also make very enjoyable pets, providing hours of natural entertainment.

Product Spotlight: Blackwater Creek Koi food aid in digestion helping to increase growth rates and reduce waste from fish that can negatively affect the water quality of your ecosystem.

5. Aquatic Plants
Mother Nature's true filters, plants are great for adding character to a pond by providing color and texture, but from a filtration perspective, they're second to none. Thriving from the excess nutrients in a pond and depriving algae of its food source, the aquatic plants in a water garden, given proper coverage, are critical for the overall health of the ecosystem.

Product Spotlight: Aquascape's Pond Plant Media is an all natural, non-toxic alluvial planting media and is perfect for supporting the growth of your aquatic plants. It contains no peat moss or compost and is safe for fish. Aquascape Pond Plant Fertilizers aid in growing stronger, healthier plants which helps balance the pond's ecosystem and provides valuable biological filtration that removes nitrogen,ammonia, nitrates and other minerals from pond water.