Description
Entry-Level Project Pond Kit
Designed with professional installers in mind but the weekend warrior at heart, the Serenity Series Small DIY Pond by Blue Thumb is a 1,200-gallon DIY kit that's ready for installation. The Skimmer provides ample mechanical filtration while the Waterfall handles the biological filtration.
➤ This koi pond kit creates a lovely waterfall sound and provides a beautiful habitat for your fish.
Other Landscaping Ponds:
- Large Pond DIY (Mid-Level Kit)
- Elite Series Pond Kits (Professional Grade)
Build Your Own Garden Retreat
The Design & Engineer Team has compiled an abundance of user-friendly manuals and videos to help with your installation process. See "Resources & Manuals" further below the description for the complete library.
Complete Kit Includes: Fish-Friendly Rubber Liner, Protective Underliner, DIY Mechanical Skimmer Box, DIY Biological Waterfall Box, Blue Thumb High-Efficiency Pump, Check Valve Assembly, 1.5" PVC Flex Pipe, Bacti-Twist Filter Media, 1.5" Check Valve, Installation Instruction Manual, Installation Kit, Pond Maintenance Kit
PLEASE READ – Rocks & Gravel: While not included with this kit, they are necessary to protect your liner from harmful UV rays and animal damage. Plus, they provide surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize on while creating a beautifully natural look.
Why You'll Love This Koi Pond Kit
- Made in the USA: At a family-run business in the Midwest
- Biological Waterfall Boxes: Filters harmful waste and toxins while providing lovely ambient sounds and a surface for beneficial bacterial growth
- PVC Flex Hose: Carries water from skimmer to waterfall box; easier to install than rigid PVC.
- Protective Underliner: Non-woven fabric that installers quicker than newspaper and covers the vertical walls, unlike sand. Allows gases to escape from the earth, unlike carpeting.
- Fish-Friendly Rubber Liner: Super strong 45-mil EPDM.
- High-Efficiency Pump: Sits in back chamber and protected by nets and filter mats.
- Mechanical Skimmer Box: Simplifies routine maintenance by removing floating debris before it sinks; the box also hides unsightly plumbing.
Specifications
Blue Thumb #PB1212
| Need Inspiration? | Pond Planning Guide |
| Max Pond Size | 8' x 11' x 2'D |
| Liner Size | 12' x 15' |
| Approximate Gallons | 1,200 |
| PVC | 1.5" x 16' |
| Skimmer | DIY Pond Skimmer 90 |
| Waterfall | DIY Pond Waterfall 1200 |
| Pump Flow Rate | 1,800 GPH |
| Filter Mat | White |
| Bio Media | 1/2 cubic foot |
| Warranty | Limited Warranty. See Resources and Manuals below. |
DIY Pond Manuals
- DIY Pond Kit Instructions
- Pond General Maintenance
- Pond Spring Maintenance
- Pond Fall/Winter Maintenance
Elite Pond Manuals
Video Guides - Ponds
- Pond Kit Installation
- Attaching Liner to Waterfall
- Skimmer Box Installation
- Overflow Drain Installation
DIY Pondless Waterfalls
- Cascade Falls Installation
- Pondless Waterfall Maintenance
- Matrix Assembly Sheets
- Cascade Box-Pump Canyon Installation
Video Guides - Pondless Waterfalls
Algae Tips
Pumps
Warranty
Hailing from a 126,000 sq/ft facility in Saginaw, Michigan, the Blue Thumb team boasts 20+ years of aquatic and water feature experience.
Their mission is simple: to help you better enjoy your landscape. No matter the size, style, or decorative theme of your garden, a Blue Thumb fountain will make the perfect focal point. They partner with the finest craftsmen and artisans and produce fountains in high-quality materials including Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Natural Stone, Hand-Glazed Ceramic, and Artist-Cut Copper.
Blue Thumb is affiliated with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.
Shipping Made Simple
Fountainful provides free standard shipping in the Lower 48 U.S. thanks to our partnership with 20+ freight carriers. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada: please contact us for available options.
Delivery Options at Checkout
Standard Shipping – Free
- Delivered on a pallet via LTL freight truck (similar to large furniture).
- Placed near the bottom of your driveway, wherever you direct.
- Signature by someone over 18 is almost always required.
- Does not include setup, assembly, or disposal of packaging.
UPS or FedEx Insured / USPS Priority – Free
- Automatically selected for small/light items delivered in a parcel box by UPS or USPS.
- When ordered with a palletized item, the design team may include it on the pallet if possible so both arrive together.
Upgrade: Threshold / Inside Property – Rates Provided at Checkout
- Same as Standard Shipping, except the carrier will cross your property line (threshold) and lower the pallet outside the first dry area (e.g., garage, covered porch).
- Sometimes referred to as "Top of Driveway."
- Does not include setup, assembly, or disposal of packaging.
Delivery Timeframes
The estimated timeframes below are based on each workshop's historical production capacity.
Note: Casting, curing, and staining decorative concrete is a precise but variable process. You will be notified of unexpected delays (e.g., extended cure times due to humidity). Learn more in our FAQs.
| Design Team | Estimated Timeframe | State of Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Adagio Water Features | 7–15 business days | Utah |
| Blue Thumb | 7–12 business days | Michigan |
| BluWorld | Project-specific | Florida |
| Cameron Harvey Gallery | 3–6 weeks | Pennsylvania |
| Campania International | 10–20 business days | Pennsylvania |
| Dawn Enterprises | 4–6 weeks | Connecticut |
| Fiore Stone, Inc. | 5–7 weeks | Nevada |
| Fire Pit Art | 10–20 business days | Tennessee |
| Giannini Garden Ornaments | 7–11 weeks (often shorter during offseason) |
California |
| GIST Concrete Products | 6–9 weeks | Arizona |
| Massarelli | 3–6 weeks | New Jersey |
| MODFountain | Large Sculptures: 4–6 weeks Mini Mods: 8–12 business days |
New York |
| Phoenix Design Cast | Nov–Mar: 4–6 weeks Apr–Oct: 6–8 weeks |
Arizona |
| The Outdoor Plus | 3–6 weeks | California |
| Travertine & More | 7–14 business days | Georgia |
| Winter Woodworks | 7–12 business days | Wisconsin |
Hard-to-Reach Addresses (Pallet Shipments)
- Most LTL carriers use 28-foot trailers. Drivers decide if your street is accessible.
- Narrow, dead-end, or unusual driveways may require extra charges or a different carrier. We will relay any additional cost to you.
Use the Order & Delivery Instructions box in the Shopping Cart to provide delivery notes before shipping.
➤ When in doubt, select the Threshold Upgrade—it covers most tricky delivery situations.
Miscellaneous Delivery Terms (Pallet Shipments Only)
| Term | Details |
|---|---|
| Special Instructions | Provide any special delivery instructions at order time. Additional charges may apply. Cancellations after arrival may be eligible for partial refund only via Policy Exception. |
| Delivery Appt. & Holds | Carriers may call to schedule delivery. Missed appointments may incur re-delivery fees. Customers pay storage fees if pallets are held beyond standard courtesy periods. Fountainful may update service to No Signature Required to prevent return shipping costs. |
| Change of Address | Any carrier fees for changing or re-consigning delivery addresses are the customer's responsibility. |
| Forklift | Some items require agreement to Forklift Delivery Terms. Pallets may need to be removed via forklift rather than lift gate. Plan ahead if you don’t have access to equipment. |
Always inspect your delivery. See our Return & Refund Policy for a Delivery Inspection Checklist.
Questions & Answers
Have a Question?
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Does this pond require plumbing and a pipe water source, or is it filled manually?
Thanks for the question. Much like the fountains in our Blue Thumb line, these ponds can be filled manually or by auto fill. They are able to be used either way.
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