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"The Art of Planning" Before you dig your pond... basic low maintenance features	"The Art of Building Waterfalls" Details on waterfall bib underliner pocket with drains
"How to Calculate the Size (Gallons) of Your Pond" FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions	Choosing a Filter: Non-Pressurized vs. Pressurized Suggestions for evaluating which filter would be best for your pond
"Build the Right Pond for your Customer - the First Time" by Tom Graham This article is directed to the new pond installation business, but the first-time do-it-yourselfer or anyone thinking of pond building and/or Koi keeping would surely benefit from it.
"Managing Problems of 'Loose Rock' Style of Pondbuilding" Aqua Art's concise article about the problems and some possible solutions of ponds with rocks below surface water level	"Water Stability vs. Water Quality - The Concept of Living Water" by Ben Plonski
Two classic articles addressing the problems of loose rocks below surface water level of your pond:
"Rocks in the Pond" by Joe Cuny An updated explanation: Why NOT to put rocks or gravel in your pond	" A Major Design Flaw" by Joe Cuny Why NOT to put rocks or gravel in your pond
Beginner & Entry Level...
Common Beginner Questions Pond Kit - "Do It Yourself" Frequently Asked Questions	Nitrogen Cycle Feeding Schedule for Koi Letters From Our Customers
Articles & Information on Pumps...
Pump Principles - pond vs. pool	Guidelines for Pump & Pipe Useage
Pond Plumbing Elevation
Chart- energy efficiency & monthly cost for our pumps.           Check your usage to see how you can save hundreds of dollars!
If you still need assistance after you have read the above articles...
How To Install...
Aqua Art Retro-drain Bottom Drain Pumphouse & Strainer Basket Pumphouse Installation Photos Sequence 750 into Pumphouse	Aqua Ultraviolet Filter Quartz Sleeve for AUV filter Mortar Technique Flexible Liner, Liner Tape Big Sister Filter Installation
Aqua Art Shell Pond Installation Instructions
Vortex Filter System Installation Photos   We are very satisfied with our Vortex Filter system. The morning after the first big  storm the bottom of the pond was covered with leaves. Within two hours, the pond was clean! We love the clarity of the water and the very low-maintenance. I would recommend this system to anyone who is thinking about a pond. Terry, Napa CA   Vortex Settling Chamber: In-ground Installation
How It Works...
Ultraviolet Filter Vortex Filtration System White Mountain Laquer Sealant	Bottom Drains Gravity Return Filters Guidelines for Pump Usage
Using the Aqua Art Retro Drian with niche skimmers or settling chambers- gravity feed
Installing an Aqua Art Retro Drain using mid size open air/ submerisble type pump
Illustrations...
Common Beginner Problems Vortex Filtration System Vortex Set-up Configurations Vacuum Drain Retrofit Gravity Fed Filter System w/ Niche Skimmer	Nitrogen Cycle Vortex Plumbing Connections Skimmer Install Illustration Remote Water Level Control Double Split Pond Plumbing Sch.
Pond installation: Top view, Elevation (side view) & Filter setup
Charts...
Friction Head Loss Chart: Pipe Friction Head Loss Chart: Fittings	Pipe Size for Gravity Return Waterfall Wier Chart
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