AquaScape DIY Pond Kit Manuel D'instructions page 11

Ex. 5
side-to-side and tilt forward ¼ of a bubble on a 2' level.
This will make sure the water comes over the front of the
Biofall and covers the entire spillway. (See Ex. 5)
• The filter is now ready for the kink-free pipe and hose
clamp to be slipped onto the barb fitting. Have someone
hold the Biofall in place in order to prevent it from shifting
out of level. In some
instances the tubing/hose
may be tight and difficult
to use with hose fitting
barbs. If this is the case,
we recommend heating the
hose with the use of a hair
dryer or simply dipping the
Ex. 6
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hose for a few seconds in very hot water. Lubrication can
also be used; we recommend silicone grease or vegetable
oil. Once installed, the hose clamp can be tightened to
secure the pipe on the fitting.
(See Ex. 6)
• Double check to make sure the Biofall is still level after
installing the plumbing.
STEP 5
EXCAVATE YOUR POND BASIN
The shape and depth
• Digging can be very labor intensive, so pace yourself and
get some friends and family to help you.
• We suggest excavating the pond no more than 18-24"
deep. This depth provides the proper water levels required
for aquatic plants and is deep enough to keep fish alive
during winter.
• The excavation should be dug with a series of shelves.
The shelves will add stability to the walls of the pond
and will also create planting beds for different types of
aquatic plants.
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