Description
The Blue Thumb DIY Pond Kit is the homeowner-grade complete pond system from Blue Thumb's DIY Series. Each kit ships with EPDM pond liner, protective underlayment, a Blue Thumb DIY pond skimmer, a Blue Thumb DIY waterfall filter, a submersible pump matched to the filter, flex PVC plumbing, a check valve, an installation kit, and a first-season pond maintenance starter pack. Two sizes: the Small 8' × 11' (1,200 gallons, 1,800 GPH) for a compact backyard pond, and the Large 11' × 16' (2,000 gallons, 3,200 GPH) for a more ambitious installation.
Key Features
- Complete pond kit — EPDM liner, underlayment, skimmer, waterfall filter, pump, flex PVC plumbing, check valve, installation kit, first-season maintenance pack
- Two homeowner-grade sizes — Small 8' × 11' (1,200 gallons, 1,800 GPH) and Large 11' × 16' (2,000 gallons, 3,200 GPH)
- Designed for DIY weekend installation by a single homeowner
- Pump and filter sizes are pre-matched — no guesswork on flow rate or filtration capacity
What's Included
- Fish-friendly EPDM rubber pond liner (sized to pond)
- Protective underlayment fabric
- Blue Thumb DIY pond skimmer (mechanical filtration)
- Blue Thumb DIY waterfall filter (biological filtration)
- Submersible pond pump matched to filter capacity
- Check valve assembly
- 1.5" black flex PVC pipe (length sized to kit)
- Installation kit with black foam sealant
- Pond maintenance kit — first season starter pack
Not included: Decorative rocks and gravel, Pond lighting (sold separately).
Specifications
| Specification | Small 8' x 11' | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Max Pond Size | 8' × 11' × 2' deep | 11' × 16' × 2' deep |
| Pond Liner Size | 12' × 15' | 15' × 20' |
| Approx. Pond Volume | 1,200 gallons | 2,000 gallons |
| Flex PVC Plumbing | 1.5" × 16' | 1.5" × 25' |
| Skimmer | Blue Thumb DIY Pond Skimmer 90 | Blue Thumb DIY Pond Skimmer 180 |
| Waterfall Filter | Blue Thumb DIY Pond Waterfall 1200 | Blue Thumb DIY Pond Waterfall 2000 |
| Pump Flow Rate | 1,800 GPH | 3,200 GPH |
| Filter Mat | White (mechanical) | White (mechanical) |
| Bio Media | 1/2 cubic foot | 1 cubic foot |
| Pond Lighting Included | No | No |
Documentation
- 📄 DIY Serenity Skimmer & Waterfall — Installation Manual (PDF)
- 📄 Blue Thumb Pond Planning Guide (PDF)
- 📄 Pond Maintenance Schedule (PDF)
- 📄 Blue Thumb Fall Product Flyer (PDF)
- 📄 Blue Thumb Spring Product Flyer (PDF)
- 📄 DIY Crystal Falls Skimmer & Waterfall — Installation Manual (PDF)
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