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How do I calculate the waterfall for my pond pump?
To determine the GPH/GPM needed for your waterfall or stream – multiply the width in feet x 30 GPM. Example: To build an “average” waterfall 3′ wide and 10′ high above the pond – multiply 3′ (width) x 30 GPM which equals 90 GPM or 5,400 GPH at 10 feet of head.
How many gallons is my pond calculator?
Calculate approximately how many gallons of water are in a pond. Average length x Average width x Average depth x 7.48 = Total gallons.
Are pond pumps expensive to run?
Pond pumps have become much more efficient over the past twenty years, but a fair amount of power will always be required to move substantial volumes of water. As a guide, electric costs for: A small spouting frog ornament (9w) — 4p per day. The very smallest in-pond filter/UV system (18w) — 8p per day.
How do I calculate pond volume?
Use our handy calculator to work out your pond capacity.
- The easiest way to do this is to measure the length, the width and the depth of your pond in feet.
- Once you have all three dimensions, you need to multiply these all together and then multiply this calculation by 6.25.
How big is a 5000 Litre pond?
Delivery information
| Dimensions | H:1400mm x D:2050mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 60kg |
| Capacity | 5100 litres / 1120 gal |
What size spillway do I need?
To size your waterfall spillway use this rule of thumb: every inch of spillway requires a minimum of 100 gallons of water per hour for a standard waterfall flow. For a more splashy effect you can increase it to 200 gallons per inch of waterfall spillway per hour.
How many fish can you have in a 3000 gallon pond?
That translates to 3 female Koi or 6 male Koi for that 3000-gallon pond. For most people, limiting yourself to one Koi per 250 gallons of pond water is still conservative assuming you have a quality life support system on the pond and you aren’t opposed to some routine maintenance.
How many Koi are in a 2500 Litre pond?
A 2500-gallon pond translates to 10 full-grown Koi and you have 30! Obvious Solution – Get rid of 20 koi or build a bigger pond.