Monday, September 24, 2012

Knowing a Pond's volume is important!

1) Gallons in a pond will tell you the following:
  • Size of Pond Pump needed for your Pond.
  • Size of Pond Filter needed for you Pond.
  • Approximate number of fish for your Pond.
  • How much treatment to apply for either pond clarity issues or fish health.
2) How to calculate approximate number of gallons in an existing pond:
  • Volume for rectangular ponds: Avg. width x Avg. Length x x Avg. Depth = Pond Volume (cubic feet) Example: 10ft x 12ft x 2ft = 240 cubic feet. 240 cubic feet x 7.5 gal = 1800 gallons
  • Volume for circular ponds: Radius x Radius x 3.14 x depth = Pond Volume (cubic feet)
  • Volume of pond can be most accurately calculated by using a water meter that can be connected to a garden hose while initially filling the pond.

   

No comments:

Post a Comment