To maintain a clean, healthy and beautiful pond, you will need to the following equipment.

• Pond Pump - Pumps are the lifeblood of any pond. They make a pond look attractive with a fountain and help create a healthy ecosystem. The type of pump needed for your pond will be based on the water the pump is needed to circulate. For instance, a solids handling pump will be needed for a pond that has larger number of aquatic life to handle solid waste up to 10-11mm in size.
• Pond Filtration system - The high & low extremes of the climate, fish manure & decaying organic matter will cause stress on the water. A pond filter is a compact biological ecosystem which helps manage the health & clarity of the pond water by forcing the water through various filtration systems. It is effectively a very efficient sewage treatment plant for the pond. Most models of Pond filters come with an integrated ultra violet light module which helps to eliminate green suspended algae spores. If your pond filter does not include an integrated UV module, then a stand-alone UV Clarifier (UVC) will also be needed.

Other optional add-ons that you may need depending upon your set up and use are:

• Pond Aeration System - Aeration helps keep the water clean and provides oxygen for any aquatic life that you may have in the pond. This is accomplished by moving the surface of the water which in turn also helps to reduce algae growth. These are external pumps that disburse much needed oxygen into deepest sections of the pond via air stone.
• Pond Vacuum – These are used to eliminate sludge, excess fish feed and decaying manure will assist the health of a fishpond with minimum effort. This is important in well stocked koi ponds. Fish net could also be used to scoop out leaves and any uneaten fish food.
• Pond Skimmer – You can make it easier on yourself and automate the removal of leaves and other large debris with the use of pond skimmers. It must be noted that pond skimmers are only designed to catch the larger debris, therefore preventing the growth of algae and bacteria. They will not be able to treat the water the way a filter can and hence are not a replacement for Pond Filter.
• Fountain kit - These come in a number of different styles and are most likely be included with your pump. This is one of the absolute best ways to aerate a pond as the pump will propel the water up and break the surface of the pond water on its descent.
• Pond Light - Underwater lights installed in a pond extends the enjoyment of the pond beyond the daylight hours. In addition to adding aesthetics, installing lights will help you see the pond edges so that there is a lower risk of falling in!
• Liquid or granular treatment - UV clarifiers are ineffective against string algae. For major algae problems or persistent algae such as string-algae you may need to use a liquid or granulated treatment.

At Rock Around The Block you will find all the above equipment from multiple renowned national & international brands, along with their accessories and spare parts for a hassle free pond installation and ongoing maintenance.