{"product_id":"aquascape-recreation-pond-kit-7m-x-5m","title":"Aquascape Recreation Pond Kit, 7m x 5m","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"myacre-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-eyebrow\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/water-features\"\u003eAquascape\u003c\/a\u003e · Recreation Ponds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe owner's insights on the Recreation Pond Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a considered, expensive decision and it should be. At $20,900 to $26,950 for the kit alone, plus excavation on a 7 by 5 metre pond at 1.7 metres deep, the finished project sits in the same bracket as a conventional pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wetland percentage is the decision that matters and it is not a luxury tier. A larger wetland filters harder and holds clarity through a hot summer. The 15% will work; the 25% works with more margin when the weather turns. The FilterBlox option filters hardest of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are trading chemicals for biology, which means trading one kind of work for another. There is nothing to test or balance. There is planting to establish, a season to wait, and a wetland to keep from silting up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not order this without talking to us. It needs a builder who has done one before. The difference between a recreation pond that works and one that does not is almost entirely in the build rather than the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow a swimmable pond works without chemicals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pond is split in two. One part you swim in. The other is a planted gravel bed doing the work a pool filter would otherwise do with chlorine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"list-style:none;margin:16px 0 0;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position:relative;border:1px solid #E6E6E6;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px 14px 62px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:18px;top:14px;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:#8A5A34;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Inter,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;line-height:30px;text-align:center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:15.5px;color:#121417;margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003eThe pond is divided\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14.5px;color:#4F525A;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA swimming zone and a wetland zone, connected so water moves continuously between them.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position:relative;border:1px solid #E6E6E6;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px 14px 62px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:18px;top:14px;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:#8A5A34;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Inter,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;line-height:30px;text-align:center;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:15.5px;color:#121417;margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003eWater is drawn through gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14.5px;color:#4F525A;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSlowly and evenly, so every litre passes through the root zone rather than channelling down one easy path.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position:relative;border:1px solid #E6E6E6;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px 14px 62px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:18px;top:14px;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:#8A5A34;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Inter,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;line-height:30px;text-align:center;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:15.5px;color:#121417;margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003ePlants strip the nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14.5px;color:#4F525A;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey take up exactly what algae needs to bloom. Remove the food supply and you remove the algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position:relative;border:1px solid #E6E6E6;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px 14px 62px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:18px;top:14px;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:#8A5A34;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Inter,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;line-height:30px;text-align:center;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:15.5px;color:#121417;margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003eClear water, nothing to dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14.5px;color:#4F525A;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo chlorine to test or balance, no smell on your skin. The trade is that it is a living system, so it needs planting and a season to settle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love the Recreation Pond Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSwimmable without chlorine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing to test, nothing to balance, no smell on your skin or in your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe filtration is alive\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA planted wetland removes the nutrients algae needs. It gets better as it establishes, not worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIt reads as landscape\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recreation pond looks like it belongs to the property. A pool always looks installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThree filtration grades\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the wetland percentage against your climate rather than accepting one specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGenuinely low running cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pump. No heater, no chlorinator, no chemical bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWe can organise the builder\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis needs someone who has built one before. We will find them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you should consider an Aquascape water feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquascape originated the pondless format and holds the Pondless® trademark. The Australian arm operates from Queensland with a certified installer network behind it. Order through My Acre and we will beat any genuine like-for-like price you find elsewhere. If a warranty question ever comes up, you are calling us directly, not an overseas call centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-cta-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTell us the space before you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us the dimensions and a photo. We will size it properly, tell you what the rock and excavation will really cost, and say so if a different kit suits you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:1300515620\" class=\"ma-cta-btn\"\u003eCall today\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecreation Pond Kit specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ma-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwimmable recreation pond with wetland filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7m x 5m x 1.7m deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWetland options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15%, 25%, or 20% with FilterBlox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWetland filter (15% option)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 2.8m x 2.5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted gravel wetland, no chemical dosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChemicals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine excavation, substantial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEstablishment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne growing season to settle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertified builder strongly recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupply note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlagged as a special-order line, so lead time should be confirmed before you order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecpondkit, Recpondkit25, RecpondkitBlox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included and what you supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete pond and wetland system. Excavation, rock, gravel, plants and labour are separate and substantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePond and wetland liner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWetland filtration components sized to the grade selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirculation pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumbing and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnorkel Vault and Centipede modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine excavation to 1.7 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock, gravel and the graded media for the wetland bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWetland planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA weatherproof power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA builder who has constructed one before\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ma-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the water really safe to swim in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ma-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Wetland filtration is how natural swimming ponds have been built in Europe for decades. Plants and the bacteria in the gravel bed remove the nutrients algae feeds on, so the water stays clear without chlorine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ma-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich wetland percentage should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ma-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe larger the wetland, the more filtration margin you have when the weather turns. The 15% works. The 25% works with more headroom through a hot summer. FilterBlox filters hardest of the three. Climate should drive this, not budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ma-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does it compare to a pool on cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ma-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe finished project sits in similar territory to a conventional pool. Running cost is lower because there is one pump and no chemicals. Build cost is comparable, though the excavation is deeper than most pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ma-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much maintenance is there?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ma-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifferent rather than less. Nothing to test or dose. You do need to keep the wetland from silting, manage the planting, and skim debris as with any body of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ma-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I build it myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ma-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe would strongly advise against it. The difference between a recreation pond that stays clear and one that does not is almost entirely in the build. We can organise a certified builder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ma-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long before it is clear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ma-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full growing season for the wetland to establish properly. It will be usable sooner, though it improves markedly as the planting takes hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ma-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I heat it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ma-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is possible, though it works against the biology and adds significant running cost. Most owners accept a shorter season instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ma-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the lead time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ma-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a special-order line, so confirm it with us before you plan a build date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the water really safe to swim in?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Wetland filtration is how natural swimming ponds have been built in Europe for decades. 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