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…1' of width. Therefore a waterfall that is 2' wide would need a 3000 GPH pump. If you are looking for a heavier flow calculate your flow using 2000 GPH per foot. * Putting it Together: You may have noticed that our pumps have the flow rates listed different head pressures so you just have to match…

…planning to design and build your own feature here's how to do the math to determine your basin size. Step 1: Calculate total amount of water in your stream Sound tricky? It's not. To calculate the water that's in motion in your stream first measure your stream's length width and depth. Then plug…

…curved pond will gently push the water toward your skimmer or pump for circulation and filtration. Round ponds or those with many coves or inlets may have areas of little circulation which will require extra waterfalls fountains or pumps to move the water and prevent it from stagnating. Also be sure…

…to calculate which size liner and underlayment is needed for your project. Use the article Calculate Liner Size to help with your equations. * Pump: A pump needs to be strong enough to move the water without being too powerful that it splashes everywhere. Not sure how to choose your pump? Check…

…the fish waste. Try to keep your fish population around 1-2 Koi or 2-3 goldfish per 200 gallons. If you have questions on your fish load use our calculator to determine what your pond's capacity. On a similar note feed your fish only what they can consume in a few minutes once a day and give them a…