The main difference between a pond and a Pondless Waterfall is that a pond has an open body of water that supports fish and aquatic plants, while a Pondless Waterfall uses a hidden underground reservoir to recirculate water without an exposed pond.
Pond
An Aquascape ecosystem pond:
- Supports koi, goldfish, and aquatic plants.
- Uses pumps and biological filtration to maintain water quality.
- Can include waterfalls and streams.
- Requires routine maintenance for fish, plants, and filtration.
Pondless Waterfall
An Aquascape Pondless Waterfall:
- Circulates water through a gravel-covered underground reservoir.
- Provides the sight and sound of flowing water without an open pond.
- Does not support keeping fish.
- Generally requires less maintenance than a pond.
Which should I choose?
- Choose a pond if you want fish, aquatic plants, and a complete aquatic ecosystem.
- Choose a Pondless Waterfall if you want the appearance and sound of moving water with less routine maintenance.
Both options create natural-looking water features. The best choice depends on whether you want fish and aquatic plants and how much maintenance you prefer.