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Kit Selection Guide

Liner Size

Determine your liner dimensions

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Liner Size

Determine your liner dimensions

Figure out desired length, width, and depth. A 10×10 liner results in a 6×6 water garden. Formula: dimension + (depth × 2) + 2 ft per side.

Depth

Water garden vs. koi pond

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Depth

Water garden vs. koi pond

Water gardens are most commonly 1.5 ft deep. Koi ponds require at least 3 ft depth to protect fish from freezing during winter months.

EPDM vs PVC

Both are fish and wildlife safe

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EPDM vs PVC

Both are fish and wildlife safe

EPDM is more adaptive, durable, and flexible — 25-year warranty. PVC is budget-friendly — 5-year warranty. Both work; EPDM is the upgrade.

Options

Kit brands vary by components

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Options

Kit brands vary by components

Each brand offers a unique combination of waterfall width, skimmer size, and pump flow rate. Pick what matches your build goals.

Step-by-step checklist

Pond type — Water garden (1.5 ft deep) or koi pond (3 ft min)?

Liner size — Length & width + (depth × 2) + 2 ft per side. Our tool calculates this for you.

Liner material — 45-mil EPDM (25-yr warranty, best flexibility) or 20-mil PVC (budget-friendly, 5-yr warranty).

UV clarifier — Optional but highly recommended for koi ponds. Eliminates algae without chemicals.

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How it works — 4 steps

STEP 1

Pond Type

Water garden or koi pond?

STEP 2

Liner Size

Built-in calculator included

STEP 3

Liner Material

45-mil EPDM or 20-mil PVC

STEP 4

UV Clarifier

Optional — great for koi

Compare Brands

Savio Series

Best-In-Class

Our most complete pond kit lineup — built for both large and small water features. Includes a selection of waterfall weirs and standard skimmers featuring our patented UV-ready skimmer design, which lets you install or swap out a UV clarifier in seconds — no tools, no hassle. Small kit options include the compact skimmer filter with the same patented UV technology built right in.

Simply Ponds

Entry Level

Entry-level pond kits designed for budget-conscious homeowners. A simple starting point that allows easy expansion as your interest in water gardens and koi ponds grows.

Pond Builder

Built with skimmers featuring faux rock lids and traditional upflow biofilter waterfalls. A hybrid kit combining Savio, Anjon, and Pond Builder components for greater flexibility and variety.

Determine Liner

45-Mil EPDM

LifeGuard Pond Liner

Flexibility

Durability

Warranty

Price

25-year warranty

Adapts readily to a variety of applications
Remains flexible in extreme temperatures
Contains no plasticizers that can crack or split
Readily accepts pipe and hose penetrations
Certified fish and wildlife safe

20-Mil PVC

PolyGuard Pond Liner

Flexibility

Durability

Warranty

Price

5-year warranty

Protect liner from direct UV exposure
Adapts readily to pond and pondless waterfalls
Attaches easily to waterfalls, weirs, and skimmers
Certified fish and wildlife safe
Budget-friendly option

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