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Small Pond How-To is a DIY backyard pond podcast for suburban landscapers building kit ponds under ~500 gallons—not contractor Aquascape installs. We own liner sizing, fish-safe plants, algae triage, pump...
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Small Pond How-To is a DIY backyard pond podcast for suburban landscapers building kit ponds under ~500 gallons—not contractor Aquascape installs. We own liner sizing, fish-safe plants, algae triage, pump and filter basics, and winterize playbooks for small yards. Practical small pond DIY—not large water-feature contracting. Search Small Pond How-To on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly backyard pond liner and algae episodes. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release.
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12 JUL 2026 · In this episode of Small Pond How-To, Finch breaks down the real-world fixes for small-yard kit ponds under 500 gallons—focusing on liner sizing, fish-safe plants, algae control, and winterizing without relying on pro Aquascape setups. Learn why most kits fail fast and how to get ahead of leaks, green water, and seasonal headaches with practical steps you can apply immediately.
Key takeaways include:
- Measure liner length and width, then add twice the depth plus two feet of overlap on all sides to prevent shifting or tears.
- Use marginal plants like pickerelweed and submerged options such as hornwort (three to four bunches per 100 gallons) to shade water and starve algae naturally.
- Stock goldfish or koi at two inches of fish length per ten gallons only after plants settle, and run the pump continuously while adding barley straw extract if needed.
- Remove the pump for storage, leave hardy plants in place, and maintain a small open area with a de-icer or lowered water level while checking edges and testing water monthly.
These basics keep your pond balanced year-round and cut ongoing maintenance.
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Small Pond How-To is a DIY backyard pond podcast for suburban landscapers building kit ponds under ~500 gallons—not contractor Aquascape installs. We own liner sizing, fish-safe plants, algae triage, pump...
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Small Pond How-To is a DIY backyard pond podcast for suburban landscapers building kit ponds under ~500 gallons—not contractor Aquascape installs. We own liner sizing, fish-safe plants, algae triage, pump and filter basics, and winterize playbooks for small yards. Practical small pond DIY—not large water-feature contracting. Search Small Pond How-To on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly backyard pond liner and algae episodes. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release.
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