{"product_id":"small-weekend-water-garden-8x11-1-000-gal","title":"SMALL — Weekend Water Garden (8'x11', ~1,000 gal)","description":"\u003c!-- =====================================================================\n     POND PRO DIRECT — PRODUCT PAGE BODY HTML  (BUNDLE PRODUCT)\n     Aquascape 8'x11' Complete Pond Kit + Startup Water Care Bundle\n     Components: 53033 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 Small Pond Kit 8' × 11' (#53033)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 the first day. Skip the second trip to the store: condition the water, seed the bacteria, and add fish without waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit itself is a factory-matched ecosystem — Signature Series 400 Skimmer, Signature Series 1000 BioFalls® filter, AquaSurge® 3000 pump, 45-mil EPDM liner, and an Automatic Dosing System. This bundle adds the \u003cstrong\u003eday-one dechlorinator and start-up bacteria the kit doesn't include\u003c\/strong\u003e, so your pond is safe for fish the moment it's filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppd-chips\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ppd-chip\"\u003e8' × 11' Ecosystem Pond\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 3000 Pump\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ppd-chip\"\u003eSignature 1000 BioFalls®\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ppd-chip\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFish-Safe\u003c\/b\u003e Day One\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ppd-chip\"\u003e12'×15' 45-mil EPDM\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, not an afterthought.\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 8'×11' Pond Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"role\"\u003eSKU 53033 — Signature Series 400 Skimmer, Signature Series 1000 BioFalls® filter, AquaSurge® 3000 pump, 12'×15' 45-mil EPDM liner + 180 sq ft underlayment, 1.5\"×25' PVC, 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.\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 Good question — the 53033 kit ships with an Automatic Dosing System and general 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 your pond and actually being able to add fish safely the same weekend.\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 400 Skimmer and 1000 BioFalls®, lay the 45-mil EPDM liner over the underlayment, connect the AquaSurge® 3000 with the included 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e Load the kit's dosing system for hands-off ongoing water care through the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e With conditioned water and seeded bacteria, you can introduce fish without the usual waiting period — acclimate them 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\u003e8' × 11' × 2' max depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit (SKU 53033)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature Series 400 Skimmer · Signature Series 1000 BioFalls® with rock tray + BioBalls® · AquaSurge® 3000 pump (~3,196 GPH) with check valve · 45-mil EPDM liner 12'×15' · 180 sq ft underlayment · 1.5\"×25' flexible PVC + fittings · Automatic Dosing System · 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, aquatic plants, and lighting (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 53033 kit gives you the structure and filtration, 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 add 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 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.\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 8' × 11' pond with a maximum depth of about 2', which holds roughly 1,000 gallons depending on your exact depth and contour. Both 16 oz treatments comfortably cover a pond this size for multiple applications.\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\u003eCan I add fish right away?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ans\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eConditioning the water with Detoxifier and seeding Starter Bacteria lets you introduce fish without the usual wait, but acclimate them slowly and stock conservatively in the first season while the biological filter matures. Add beneficial bacteria weekly for the first couple of weeks to strengthen the cycle.\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 8'×11' 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 or fish load? Call or text \u003ca class=\"ppd-tel\" href=\"tel:7655084352\"\u003e(765) 508-4352\u003c\/a\u003e — Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================ FAQ SCHEMA ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the advantage of the Aquascape 8x11 pond kit bundle over the kit alone?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 53033 kit provides the structure and filtration but not the day-one water treatments. 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