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Help, Information and Advice Index  Search this site for:     "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 "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  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.  "The Art of Calculations" How to determine the correct pump, biofilter & ultraviolet filter  "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  The Art of Planning The Art of Calculations 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 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  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   Top of Help Index Page