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Ponds
Waterfalls and streams that run into a pond — ecosystem, koi and natural swim ponds, built for Gulf Coast heat.
Pond design & installation · Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton & Sarasota
Built for the fish you have now — and the size they’ll reach.
If the waterfall or stream ends in open water you can see, it’s a pond. Koi and garden ponds need more filtration, circulation and depth than a plant-only water garden. Get those right and the water stays clearer with less drama in summer.
Want to swim in it? See natural swim ponds, a pond built for people as well as fish.
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Depth
Deeper water stays cooler and gives fish room to escape herons.
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Filtration
Skimmer plus biological filter sized for the load — most pond problems start with a filter that’s too small.
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Oxygen
Waterfalls, streams and aeration keep oxygen up on still, hot nights.
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Shade & shelter
Lilies cool the surface; overhangs and caves give fish cover.
Already have one?
Leaks, liners & cleanouts
We fix leaks, upgrade filtration and do full cleanouts — fish held in aerated tanks while we work.
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Book your design consultation
Sean walks the space with you and follows up with a written estimate. Call or text Sean, try the ballpark estimator, or book a design consult below. Homeowners who request a consult by Nov 15 get it free, even if the visit is later.
Before you book
What does a project cost?
Size, stone, access and features drive the price. Use the project estimator for a ballpark, then Sean confirms a written estimate after a site visit.
What does the design consultation cost?
For residential new builds, the design consultation is $75 within 7.5 miles of our shop or $125 farther out, credited toward your project’s materials if you hire us. Commercial & HOA consult pricing: sign in to My Oasis or request a consult. Repairs and maintenance have no consult fee unless it is a full renovation. Homeowners who request a consult by Nov 15 get it free, even if the visit is later.
How long does installation take?
It depends on size, stone, yard access and whether your HOA needs plans approved first. You get a schedule with the written estimate.
How much upkeep does it need?
A skimmer and biological filter do the daily work. Pondless needs topping up, leaf clearing and an occasional cleanout; a koi pond needs a little more attention in summer.
Will it attract mosquitoes or wildlife?
Moving water doesn’t give mosquitoes a still surface. Pondless has no open water. Herons and raccoons visit ponds, so we build in depth, overhangs and fish caves.
Do you look after it once it’s built?
Yes — cleanouts, repairs and maintenance plans for ponds, pondless waterfalls and fountains, ours or someone else’s. Maintenance plans are open to anyone. No membership needed.
What do Oasis memberships include?
Oasis Membership: two annual memberships, paid once a year. Oasis Family ($199/year): 2.5% off new projects, 5% off maintenance, 5% off store items and a free water test at every visit. Oasis Elite ($299/year): everything in Family, plus 5% off new projects, 10% off maintenance, 10% off store items and first dibs on busy-season scheduling, priority service calls, first look at store deals and first in line for storm prep and cleanup. More Elite perks coming soon. Elite discounts are capped at $2,000 in maintenance savings per membership year and $750 per project. Renews yearly. Cancel anytime in My Oasis, and it won’t renew. Maintenance plans are open to anyone. No membership needed.
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Pond care help
Gallons, water testing, dosing and answers for ponds, koi ponds and water gardens.