{"title":"Swimming pond","description":"\u003ch2\u003e A swimming pool or a swimming pond?\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The main difference between a swimming pool and a \u003cstrong\u003enatural pond\u003c\/strong\u003e is the filtration method. In a natural pond, the water is filtered as much as possible by nature. \u003ca title=\"pond bacteria\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/vijverbacterien\"\u003eMicroorganisms\u003c\/a\u003e and plants keep the pond clear and healthy. In a swimming pool, the water is crystal clear and filtered by powerful technology and chemicals. In natural ponds, however, you often see a combination of technology and the power of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The benefits of a swimming pond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The advantages of a swimming pond at a glance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e You can choose the type of swimming pond yourself and are not bound to standard sizes that you often see with swimming pools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Cheaper in both construction and maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e No chemicals are used in a swimming pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The water heats up through circulation to and from the helophyte filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Constructing a swimming pond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCreating a swimming pond involves quite a bit of work. Good planning and preparation are half the battle. It's essential to have reliable partners in this process. An experienced gardener will need approximately two weeks to two months to complete the project, depending on the size of the project. First, consider the desired size of the swimming pond and its approximate layout. Make a sketch and calculate the number of liters of water your pond will hold. This is calculated by adding the pond's length x width x depth. If your pond is 3 meters wide, 5 meters long, and 1 meter deep, then 15m³ will ultimately \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehold\u003c\/span\u003e 15,000 liters of water. In short, the larger the pond, the more expensive it will be. Then, consider the approximate layout of your pond. We've listed the various options for a swimming pond below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCategory 1: The natural swimming pond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eA natural swimming pond is completely unsupported by technology. With a \u003cem\u003enatural swimming pond,\u003c\/em\u003e you rely as much as possible on the water's self-cleaning capacity through beneficial bacteria, plants, plankton, and sedimentation. No chemicals or technology are used. The natural swimming pond is divided into different zones: the swimming area and a regeneration zone or helophyte filter, where the water treatment takes place. This helophyte filter, also known as a marsh area, grows with the size of your swimming area. A larger swimming area naturally requires greater filtering capacity. The helophyte filter contains plants that naturally purify the water. The natural circulation systems ensure that the water continues to flow. However, we do recommend using a pump to ensure circulation between the marsh area and the swimming area. This also has a positive effect on the water temperature. The water temperature in the helophyte filter is higher because this area is shallower than the swimming area. As a rule, keep at least 30% of your entire pond area as marsh. When the sun shines brightly, a slight green cloudiness may appear in the water and some sludge may form on the bottom. You can remove this at the beginning or end of the swimming season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"build a swimming pond\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/files\/zwemvijver-1_480x480.png?v=1706536600\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCategory 2: Natural swimming pond with technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The second category uses more technology, allowing you to reduce the size of your helophyte filter or bog area. This type of swimming pond always uses a pond pump. This can be combined with a skimmer to extract surface water and remove leaves or floating plant debris. You could also opt for a fountain to add extra oxygen to your swimming pond. With this type of swimming pond, the shape and surroundings remain similar to those of a natural pond with abundant plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"natural swimming pond\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/files\/zwemvijver-2_480x480.png?v=1706536671\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Category 3: Natural swimming pond with permanent technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn the third category, you choose permanent technology for your swimming pond that, in combination with the substrate, plants, and microorganisms, ensures balance in the pond. A filter ensures constant water circulation. Adding a filter to your swimming pond significantly reduces turbidity. Another added benefit is that your helophyte filter or regeneration zone can be smaller. Choosing an energy-efficient pump keeps your energy consumption low. In the swimming pond below, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zwemvijver-skimmers\" title=\"swimming pond skimmer\"\u003eskimmer\u003c\/a\u003e has been added to the helophyte filter. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zwemvijverpompen\" title=\"swimming pond pumps\"\u003epond pump\u003c\/a\u003e pumps the water to a filter that returns it to the pond. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"modern swimming pond\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/files\/zwemvijver-3_480x480.png?v=1706536690\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Category 4: Technology with a touch of nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe technology of a powerful \u003ca title=\"swimming pond filter\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/zwemvijverfilters\"\u003epond filter\u003c\/a\u003e handles most of the filtering work. These swimming ponds are clear and biologically purified. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe circulation system and pond filters are designed to handle this, and the increased water circulation rate helps reduce the number of microorganisms in the pond. However, the continued use of advanced technology results in higher energy consumption. Despite this, the natural pool offers an excellent swimming experience surrounded by nature, even in small gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e Of course, the regeneration area or helophyte filter can be increasingly reduced as technology advances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"swimming pond construction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/files\/zwemvijver-4_480x480.png?v=1706536716\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Category 5: The modern swimming pond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe natural pool undergoes continuous treatment using an advanced multi-level system. A robot regularly cleans the bottom and sides of the swimming pond. The swimming experience is exceptional: the water always remains clear and clean, while remaining natural and healthy. Unlike traditional pools, the water doesn't irritate the eyes because no chemicals are used, and there's no need for plants. With this category \u003cstrong\u003eof swimming ponds,\u003c\/strong\u003e the helophyte filter or marsh area disappears completely. These natural pools can be installed in even the smallest gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"modern swimming pond\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/files\/zwemvijver-5_480x480.png?v=1706536758\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Cost of constructing a swimming pond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe cost of a swimming pond depends on a large number of factors. The choice of the type of swimming pond mentioned above is, of course, important. Building a type 1 swimming pond of the same size is obviously more cost-effective than a type 5. How much of the work do you want to do yourself, and what will you outsource when constructing a swimming pond? Consider a few other questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Do you want to be able to swim laps in the pool?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e How many people do you want to have in the swimming pond at the same time?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e At what time of year would you like to use the swimming pond?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Should the swimming pond also be accessible in winter during sauna use?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Once you've considered all the criteria, you can estimate the cost of a swimming pond.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0323\/4079\/collections\/zwemvijver.jpg?v=1705668494","url":"https:\/\/vijverlevenhub.com\/en\/collections\/zwemvijver.oembed","provider":"Vijverleven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}