A swimming pond only needs a few plants and fish? Far from it: You can't do it without the right equipment!
In recent years (see report Süddeutsche.de) the trend has been away from swimming pools and more and more in the direction of swimming ponds/natural pools. On the one hand, this is due to the fact that a natural swimming pond fits much better into the overall picture of the garden and is of course also easier to maintain. However, this does not mean that it does not require any care and technical aids at all. On the contrary: as soon as you have created a natural swimming pond in your garden, you must of course also equip it with special swimming pond requirements in order to keep it clean and to be able to use it fully functionally.
You will surely ask yourself why you need to equip your swimming pond with technology. After all, there are no pond pumps or pond filters in nature, and yet the water in the lake is mostly clear and quite clean. That may all be correct, but in nature the relationship between plants, fish and water is also completely different. So we have to help out in a swimming pond. Everything you need is listed below.
You need this for your swimming pond or natural pool
The need for equipment in a swimming pond/natural pool can be broken down into the following main categories:
- Pond pump - for the oxygen supply of a swimming pond
- Pond filter - for he althy water values
- Pond technology - lighting, fountains, etc.
- Pond care - cleaning equipment
- Miscellaneous - including plants, fish, cover nets, thermometers, etc.
We would now like to explain in more detail what counts in the individual categories and why the individual elements are required at all.
➤ Pond Pump:
Efficiently working pond pumps are the heart of every swimming pond, because they ensure the necessary circulation of the water, i.e. the oxygen supply. Accordingly, it is the most important component in a swimming pond.
When buying, it is important that you not only pay attention to the performance values and longevity, but alsoon energy consumption. After all, your pond pump will run around the clock and all year round. Accordingly, small differences in energy consumption can have a huge impact.
➤ Pond filter:
Pond filters ensure clear and he althy water in the swimming pond. In many cases, complete pond systems are already being offered in this segment, which combine the pond pump and pond filter, including different fountain attachments (for a fountain), in one device. Such complete sets consisting of a water feature, pump and pond filter are available at gartentotal.de.
When buying, however, it is important to ensure that the biological water treatment is done using microorganisms and other biological processes and that no chemical agents such as chlorine have to be used. Otherwise you will not enjoy your fish and plants for long.
➤ Pond technology:
The swimming pond technology is now extremely versatile and extends from lighting to fountain technology, various bubble effects, etc. However, before you create the swimming pond, think about which technology you want to install in it. After all, the underwater lighting, for example, has to be planned precisely for the swimming pond.
When planning the swimming pond, it is best to draw a sketch of how you imagine the pond to look and use the appropriate pond technology.
➤ Pond Care:
Specialist shops offer a wide variety of tools for cleaning the swimming pond, such as swimming pond brushes, landing nets, pond vacuum cleaners, water conditioners, etc. The range is really huge, which is why you can decide for yourself which cleaning devices you use.
Important: Always do without chemical cleaning agents if possible.
➤ Other:
This category includes all other purchases such as plants, fish, cover nets, thermometers, etc., which are not actually necessary for the swimming pond, but of course enhance it enormously in terms of appearance. After all, what would a swimming pond be without plants? These are important because some of them reduce the formation of algae in the swimming pond (these include bulrush, sweet flag and pikeweed). Of course, a natural pond should not be without fish either. However, other purchases such as a thermometer or cover nets are not a must.