How deep for a wildlife pond?

[wildlifepond]

Hello. I'm looking into buying a pre-formed pond. I have found a Bermuda Beach preformed pond of 135 cm x 108 cm x 32 cm. (I have limited space). I have read that wildlife ponds need to be shallow, but this is 32 cm only in its deepest part. I am concerned that that is too shallow. I would really appreciate any advice.
Many thanks

 

[JRS]

Welcome to the forum.

About 12.5 inches deep, will need to be monitored more closely for water evaporation. but unless you are trying to keep fish in it, should be ok. A liner pond can offer more flexibility on depth and design if desired.

https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Creating-Garden-Ponds-for-Wildlife-1.pdf

This the one you are looking at? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bermuda-Beach-Pre-formed-135cm-Litres/dp/B071G35NJ8

 

[wildlifepond]

Welcome to the forum.

About 12.5 inches deep, will need to be monitored more closely for water evaporation. but unless you are trying to keep fish in it, should be ok. A liner pond can offer more flexibility on depth and design if desired.

https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Creating-Garden-Ponds-for-Wildlife-1.pdf

This the one you are looking at? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bermuda-Beach-Pre-formed-135cm-Litres/dp/B071G35NJ8

Thank you very much!

 

[j.w]

Hello. I'm looking into buying a pre-formed pond. I have found a Bermuda Beach preformed pond of 135 cm x 108 cm x 32 cm. (I have limited space). I have read that wildlife ponds need to be shallow, but this is 32 cm only in its deepest part. I am concerned that that is too shallow. I would really appreciate any advice.
Many thanks

Mine is only about that deep but I live in an area where we don't get a lot of hot weather. We get some but only for a few days at a time usually and it gets shade from big evergreen trees in the hottest part of the day. This Summer has been a bit warmer for longer periods but I haven't had to add much water to my wildlife pond. It has no fish in it.
The frogs and bird seem to like it

Got my first Water Lily bloom this Summer thanks to @addy1

 

[Mmathis]

Hello and welcome!

 

[wildlifepond]

Mine is only about that deep but I live in an area where we don't get a lot of hot weather. We get some but only for a few days at a time usually and it gets shade from big evergreen trees in the hottest part of the day. This Summer has been a bit warmer for longer periods but I haven't had to add much water to my wildlife pond. It has no fish in it.
The frogs and bird seem to like it

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Got my first Water Lily bloom this Summer thanks to @addy1

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Thank you! It looks great!

 

[wildlifepond]

Hello and welcome!

Thank you

 

[wildlifepond]

Welcome to the forum.

About 12.5 inches deep, will need to be monitored more closely for water evaporation. but unless you are trying to keep fish in it, should be ok. A liner pond can offer more flexibility on depth and design if desired.

https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Creating-Garden-Ponds-for-Wildlife-1.pdf

This the one you are looking at? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bermuda-Beach-Pre-formed-135cm-Litres/dp/B071G35NJ8

Thank you very much for this. Yes, that is the one I was looking at, but perhaps I should consider a liner. The pdf you attached is really helpful.

 

[zeuspaul]

More important than the depth is the access. Critters need a way to exit the pond. Vertical slippery plastic edges are a death trap.

 

[wildlifepond]

More important than the depth is the access. Critters need a way to exit the pond. Vertical slippery plastic edges are a death trap.

Is the pond in the link ok?

 

[wildlifepond]

Half of my replies are awaiting moderator approval...can you see them?

 

[addy1]

Half of my replies are awaiting moderator approval...can you see them?

I just approved all, not sure why yours got parked there.

 

[addy1]

Welcome to the forum!

A liner pond is easier. Preform ones can be a pain, to get level, heaving, etc.

With a liner pond you could make one end deeper with a shallow walk out at the other end. Add shelves that you cover with rocks that come out of the pond. Hides the liner well and critter climb outs.

 

[wildlifepond]

I just approved all, not sure why yours got parked there.

Thanks. Maybe because I'm new?

 

[wildlifepond]

Welcome to the forum!

A liner pond is easier. Preform ones can be a pain, to get level, heaving, etc.

Actually I just wanted to update that I have decided to do just that now!

With a liner pond you could make one end deeper with a shallow walk out at the other end. Add shelves that you cover with rocks that come out of the pond. Hides the liner well and critter climb outs.

Ok, thank you!