{"product_id":"medium-backyard-ecosystem-pond-11x16-2-000-gal","title":"MEDIUM — Backyard Ecosystem Pond (11'x16', ~2,000 gal)","description":"\u003c!-- =====================================================================\n     POND PRO DIRECT — PRODUCT PAGE BODY HTML  (BUNDLE PRODUCT)\n     Aquascape 11'x16' Medium Pond Kit + Startup Water Care Bundle\n     Components: 53034 Medium kit + 96014 Starter Bacteria 16oz + 98877 Detoxifier 16oz\n     Real bundle SKU (single add-to-cart). 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This bundle pairs the complete \u003cstrong\u003eAquascape Medium Pond Kit 11' × 16' (#53034)\u003c\/strong\u003e — with its adjustable-flow AquaSurge® pump, Signature Series 2500 BioFalls®, and LED lighting package — with the two water treatments you'll reach for on install day: \u003cstrong\u003e16 oz Pond Detoxifier\u003c\/strong\u003e to make your fill water fish-safe, and \u003cstrong\u003e16 oz Pond Starter Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e to establish the biological ecosystem from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Medium kit is a factory-matched ecosystem sized for roughly \u003cstrong\u003e1,500 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e. This bundle adds the \u003cstrong\u003eday-one dechlorinator and start-up bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e that make the pond safe to stock the same weekend you fill it — right-sized in 16 oz bottles for a pond this volume, not oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppd-chips\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ppd-chip\"\u003e11' × 16' Ecosystem Pond\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ppd-chip\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e~1,500\u003c\/b\u003e Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ppd-chip\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3-Piece\u003c\/b\u003e Startup Bundle\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ppd-chip\"\u003eAquaSurge 2000–4000 Pump\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ppd-chip\"\u003eSignature 2500 BioFalls®\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ppd-chip\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLED\u003c\/b\u003e Lighting Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ppd-chip\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFish-Safe\u003c\/b\u003e Day One\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================ ONE ORDER, EVERYTHING TO START ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppd-onestop\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"h\"\u003eOne Order\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"s\"\u003eKit + both day-one treatments, shipped together — no second trip to the store.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"h\"\u003eEverything to Start\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"s\"\u003eBuild, condition the water, and seed the ecosystem the same weekend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"h\"\u003eFish-Safe Day One\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"s\"\u003eDechlorinator and start-up bacteria included, right-sized for ~1,500 gal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================ WHAT'S IN THE BUNDLE ============================ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in This Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppd-incl\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ppd-ic\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eThe Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eAquascape 11'×16' Medium Pond Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"role\"\u003eSKU 53034 — Signature Series 1000 Skimmer, Signature Series 2500 BioFalls® with BioBalls®, AquaSurge® 2000–4000 adjustable-flow pump, 15'×20' 45-mil EPDM liner + 300 sq ft underlayment, 2\"×25' PVC, LED lighting package, Automatic Dosing System, and installation kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ppd-ic\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStep 1 — Safe Water\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003ePond Detoxifier 16 oz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"role\"\u003eSKU 98877 — removes chlorine \u0026amp; chloramine, neutralizes ammonia, and chelates heavy metals so your fill water is safe for fish on contact. Treats up to 10,000 gallons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ppd-ic\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStep 2 — Living Filter\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003ePond Starter Bacteria 16 oz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"role\"\u003eSKU 96014 — seeds the beneficial bacteria that drive the nitrogen cycle, establishing your ecosystem from day one. Treats up to 10,000 gallons — ample for a ~1,500-gal pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppd-note\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eWhy extra treatments when the kit includes water care?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 53034 kit ships with an Automatic Dosing System and treatment for \u003cem\u003eongoing\u003c\/em\u003e maintenance. It does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include a \u003cstrong\u003edechlorinator\u003c\/strong\u003e (Detoxifier) to neutralize the chlorine\/chloramine in your fill water, or a \u003cstrong\u003econcentrated start-up bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e to cycle a brand-new pond fast. Those are the two day-one jobs this bundle covers — the difference between filling the pond and being able to stock fish the same weekend.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppd-note warn\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTrim note (verify on your invoice):\u003c\/strong\u003e This page describes the standard Medium kit (standard LED lighting package + Automatic Dosing System). Aquascape also sells an 11'×16' \u003cem\u003eDeluxe \/ Smart-Control\u003c\/em\u003e trim with color-changing app-controlled lights and a Smart Dosing XT. Confirm which trim your 53034 is before publishing and adjust the lighting\/dosing lines if needed.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================ INSTALL-DAY SEQUENCE ============================ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Install-Day Sequence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ppd-why\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild the pond.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the Signature Series 1000 Skimmer and 2500 BioFalls®, lay the 15'×20' 45-mil EPDM liner over the underlayment, and connect the AquaSurge® adjustable-flow pump with the included 2\" PVC and fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill it, then dose Detoxifier \u003cem\u003efirst\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e As you add tap or well water, treat it with Pond Detoxifier (1 pump per 100 gallons) so chlorine, chloramine, and metals can't harm fish or stall your biology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Starter Bacteria.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add Pond Starter Bacteria (1 pump per 100 gallons) near the waterfall or skimmer return, and aerate for 24 hours to establish the biological filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the Automatic Dosing System and dial in flow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Load the dosing system for ongoing water care and set the adjustable pump's flow for your waterfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e With conditioned water and seeded bacteria, introduce fish without the usual wait — acclimate slowly and stock conservatively the first season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================ SPECS ============================ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBundle Contents \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppd-tablewrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ppd-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinished Pond Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11' × 16' × 2' max depth (~1,500 gallons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit (SKU 53034)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature Series 1000 Skimmer · Signature Series 2500 BioFalls® with rock tray + BioBalls® · AquaSurge® 2000–4000 adjustable-flow pump (up to ~3,947 GPH) with check valve · 45-mil EPDM liner 15'×20' · 300 sq ft underlayment · 2\"×25' flexible PVC + fittings · LED lighting package · Automatic Dosing System + 32 oz treatment · installation kit · Welcome Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePond Detoxifier (SKU 98877)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 oz \/ 473 mL · treats up to 10,000 gal · removes chlorine \u0026amp; chloramine, neutralizes ammonia, chelates metals · works down to 32°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePond Starter Bacteria (SKU 96014)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 oz \/ 473 mL · treats up to 10,000 gal · establishes biological ecosystem · effective above 40°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRocks, gravel, and aquatic plants (source separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOversized kit — additional freight may apply; ships together where possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================ FAQ ============================ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppd-faq\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the advantage of the bundle over buying the kit alone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ans\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 53034 kit gives you the structure, filtration, pump, and lighting, but not the day-one water treatments. This bundle adds a dechlorinator (Pond Detoxifier) to make your fill water fish-safe and a concentrated start-up bacteria to cycle the pond quickly — so you have everything in one order and can stock fish the same weekend instead of making a second trip and waiting on shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoesn't the kit already come with water treatment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ans\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt includes an Automatic Dosing System and 32 oz of treatment for ongoing maintenance, but not a dechlorinator for your initial fill water or a concentrated start-up bacteria for cycling a new pond. The two 16 oz treatments in this bundle cover those specific day-one needs, right-sized for a ~1,500-gallon pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy 16 oz treatments instead of larger bottles?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ans\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 16 oz bottle treats up to 10,000 gallons — already several times the ~1,500-gallon volume of this pond. Larger 32 oz bottles would be far more than a single pond this size needs for start-up, so the 16 oz sizes give you full day-one coverage without paying for volume you won't use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size pond does it build, and how many gallons?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ans\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt builds a finished 11' × 16' pond with a maximum depth of about 2', holding roughly 1,500 gallons depending on your exact depth and contour. The adjustable-flow AquaSurge pump lets you tune water movement and waterfall height to the finished build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat order do I use the treatments in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ans\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDechlorinate first: treat the fill water with Pond Detoxifier as you add it so chlorine and chloramine can't harm fish or your biological filter. Then add Pond Starter Bacteria to seed the ecosystem, dosing near the waterfall or skimmer return and aerating for 24 hours. Both dose at 1 pump per 100 gallons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does the bundle ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ans\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit is an oversized item that may incur additional freight; the two treatments ship alongside it where possible. Inspect all components on arrival and note any visible shipping damage before signing. Questions? Call or text \u003ca href=\"tel:7655084352\"\u003e(765) 508-4352\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================ WHY BUY FROM PPD ============================ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Pond Pro Direct?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ppd-why\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Aquascape dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuine product with full manufacturer warranty support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne order, everything to start\u003c\/strong\u003e — kit plus day-one water care, no second trip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpert install guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e — excavation, placement, and startup help before your kit arrives. Call: \u003ca href=\"tel:7655084352\"\u003e(765) 508-4352\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-Day Return Period.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppd-cta\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eBuild it and start it in one order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Aquascape 11'×16' Medium kit plus the dechlorinator and start-up bacteria you need on install day — conditioned water, a seeded ecosystem, and fish in the same weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:.7em;\"\u003eQuestions about your build, pump flow, or fish load? 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