Koi Ponds/Ecosystem Ponds
Ecosystem Pond Installation
Fontana Ponds & Water Features offers a wide range of design and installation options for ecosystem ponds. Whether you are looking to incorporate specific pond ecosystem plants or pond animals, our team of highly trained experts know how to build a garden pond for any backyard space, creating a natural, calming effect your friends and family will love.
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Get into the water garden & fish hobby with one of our custom ponds! Our clients say it’s the magnet that’s draws the outside every day to feed the fish, enjoy the waterfall and get some peace and tranquility.
- Ecosystem built to mimic mother nature
- 5 min weekly maintenance
- Great water quality
- Fun for children & pets to interact with the pond and fish
- Always custom designed to fit your space
- Looks natural & sounds great
- Attracts birds and wildlife
Ecosystem ponds:
This is the perfect starter pond for a small space and allows you to get into the fish and water garden hobby at a lower cost.
- Biofalls 1000 filter
- Skimmer 400 filter
- 15’ x 15’ Epdm liner
- Aquasurge 2000 pump
- Fish cave
- 8000 lbs of boulders
- River rock
- 12” waterfall
- Estimated build time – 1.5 days
Includes:
Great for goldfish & small koi, this pond is a great starter pond for someone new to the water garden hobby!
- Aquascape pro series skimmer
400 & biofilter 2500 - 15’X20’ EPDM liner
- Underlayment
- 1.5 inch flex pvc line & check valve
- Aquasurge 3000 pump
- 2 boxes of bio balls
- 6000 lbs of fieldstone granite or blasted rock
- Decorative river rock
- Estimated build time – 3 Days
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This pond is ideal for 5-7 koi fish, aquatic plants and can fit into most small yards with ease. Still great for a beginner to water gardening.
- Aquascape pro series skimmer
1000 & biofilter 2500 - 25’X20’ EPDM liner
- Underlayment
- 2 inch flex pvc line & check valve
- Aquascape SLD pump 2000-5000
- 2 boxes of bio balls
- 12000 lbs of fieldstone granite or blasted rock
- Decorative river rock
- Estimated build time – 4 Days
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Great for some larger sized koi, aquatic plants, and larger footprint in the garden. This is a great pond for any hobby fan!
- Aquascape pro series skimmer
1000 & biofilter 6000 - 25’X30’ EPDM liner
- Underlayment
- 2 inch flex pvc line & check valve
- Aquascape SLD pump 4000-7000
- 4 boxes of bio balls
- 24,000 lbs of boulders
- Decorative river rock
- Estimated build time – 5 Days
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This pond has all the bells and whistles including wetland filtration, custom intake bay skimmer, jets, waterfalls and lots of room for larger koi or schools of small fish.
- Custom 10x10 wetland filtration
- Custom intake bay skimmer
- 1900 sq ft EPDM liner
- Underlayment
- 3 inch flex pvc line & check valve
- Aquascape SLD pump 9000 & SLD 2000-5000
- 55,000 lbs of fieldstone granite or blasted rock
- Decorative river rock
- 10 ft stream and waterfall
- Circulation jets
- Estimated build time – 10 Days
Includes:
- 1 watt light installed $255.00 ea
- 3 watt light installed $375.00 ea
- Pathway landscape light installed $375.00 ea
- Add 8 foot stream for - $9580.00
- Add 32” inch spillway bowl - $2300
- Add small urn or sphere - $2250
- Upgrade skimmer to intake bay (call for pricing)
- Upgrade bio filter to wetland filter (Harrison deluxe size and up, call for pricing)
Ecosystem Ponds
Ecosystem ponds are designed to function as living water features that support plants, fish, and natural filtration processes. Our team specializes in creating ponds that look natural while remaining stable and manageable over time. These ponds are specifically designed to become a dynamic part of the landscape, providing a beautiful feature that changes with the seasons.
As certified Aquascape contractors, we focus on proper construction techniques that support water quality and long-term health. If you are considering an ecosystem pond, our team can help you understand what is involved and how it can enhance your outdoor space. Reach out to us today to find out if an ecosystem pond is the right choice for your property.

