MacCourt's Aruba 50 Gal. pond is perfect for the novice water gardener or for those with limited space. The pond features a large integrated plant shelf that can hold multiple plant baskets. The Aruba's smooth surface makes it easy to clean and maintain.
Pond has 1 large integrated plant shelf
Pond is made from high-density polyethylene and will not chip, crack or fade
Aruba is non-toxic to fish and plants
Aruba is UV stabilized and will withstand Summer's heat and Winter's cold
Q:Is there supposed to be holes drilled in the bottom of the pond? Associate said I need to put a liner? Is this true?
by|Nov 25, 2022
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A:Â There should be no holes in a preformed pond. A liner is not necessary, we recommend laying 2" of sand at the bottom of the hole and then bedding the pond onto that sand.
by|Nov 30, 2022
A:Â No, there is not suppose to be a hole in the bottom of the pond liners. It is not true that you need a liner under your pond
by|Nov 30, 2022
Q:How deep would the hole be? I?m digging in hill county terrain , it?s speced @ 30?D
Where?s the 18? come into play?
by|Nov 1, 2022
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A:Â Mine is already in the ground. The shallow end goes out about two feet and is really only about 12 inches deep. The deeper end is circular and about 24 x 30 inches oval. I found after starting my hole that the utilites were not located correctly. I was contending with tree roots as well. I allowed the liner to sit about six inches above ground and built a rock wall around it. If you have it flush to the ground, it will be easier for all manner of animals to get in, drink, get your fish, etc. I would recommend leaving it raised a bit sloping up to the rim of the pond.
by|Mar 12, 2023
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Q:Any recommendations for cleaning, e.g., how often, what to use, and how to prevent mold?
by|Oct 2, 2022
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A:Â Most are able to keep the pond clean by using a filter along with a fountain or waterfall to keep the water moving, which keeps the water clean. You can also use pond treatment chemicals (most are non-toxic) especially if you get a bloom of algae.
by|Feb 28, 2023
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Q:why does 1 side dip down? im not sure i understand that piece of it , does it assume i'm going to add a spill off section?
by|May 10, 2022
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A: I don’t like that it does that, either, but think it’s designed to be sunk into the ground where the ground would support it. I had to put bricks under that part to hold it up.
by|May 14, 2022
A:Â I use it as a plant shelf. I set my pump at the very bottom.
by|May 14, 2022
A:Â When the pond is properly installed in the ground, it won't dip down. It will be level.
by|Oct 31, 2022
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May 16, 2022
Kidney Bean Best In Very Level Ground
Overall, this is a good size and an interesting shape with a plant shelf for our small garden area. We had no interest in adding fish to our pond, so this is acceptable. Digging the hole in this odd shape was a little challenging, but taking it slow worked out fine. My only problem with this pre-formed pond, and it may be because I had to accommodate a slight slope in the garden, was leveling it. It would be level end to end and side to side at either end, but it seemed like there was some sort of torque in the middle where I could not level it. During the back-filling step, I think I lost some of the level I had, even though I kept checking. Now that there is water in it, it does not seem to be an issue, but you can see where the outer side looks more full than the inside curve.
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Dec 18, 2019
The pond liner is basic but it was exactly what we needed to replace a larger liner that develope...
The pond liner is basic but it was exactly what we needed to replace a larger liner that developed cracks. A little earth and sand fill rework to shape the hole and drop the line in. It looks just as nice as the previous liner but is easier to maintain due to its size. The only snag was that the liner had a dent (depression) that was noticeable when we got the liner home. I pushed that out as much as possible and the next day it was barely noticeable. I think the dent came from actions during shipment of the liner. No leaks, so all is well.
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Mar 3, 2023
Just as expected. Now let’s see if it can stand...
Just as expected. Now let’s see if it can stand the weather and use.
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Nov 29, 2022
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Oct 26, 2022
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Jul 12, 2022
We like the pond liner BUT it came without a...
We like the pond liner BUT it came without a box to protect it from all the dings and bumps on the walls. It looked like it had been very roughly handled. Luckily we found no cuts or punctures or we would have had to returned it.
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Jul 1, 2022
Was not what I expected. Too small....
Was not what I expected. Too small.
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Jun 30, 2022
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Jun 8, 2022
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Jun 1, 2022
It was as described and was an easy install. So...
It was as described and was an easy install. So far so good. Winter will tell the true story of how durable it is. But for right now, it is just what the doctor ordered.
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