A MULTI USE RECREATIONAL POND ON THE EAST SLOPE OF THE CASCADES AT A MOUNTAIN RETREAT CABIN 180' X 130' X 14'
A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL CERTIFIED AQUASCAPE CONTRACTOR
A CERTIFIED AQUASCAPE CONTRACTOR in Ellensburg, WA - Serving Washington State
An aesthetically engaging and well functioning EcoSystem Pond or water feature begins with a solid design that incorporates time tested fundamental principles as developed and continuously refined by the world's leading water garden component manufacturer; Aquascape, Inc.
At Aquascape by Blue Creek - a professional Certified Aquascape Contractor Company based in Ellensburg, WA - we design and build ponds and Eco-Friendly water features utilizing tried and true principles developed by Aquascape, Inc. over decades of installation experience as outlined below.
In over 15 years of building ponds and water gardens (in Ellensburg, Seattle, Yakima, Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Richland, Pasco, Kennewick, as well as in Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, MA, IL, WI, Mexico and Ireland) our Ecosystem Pond installations continue to be the most trouble free, low maintenance, and enjoyable water features we have encountered throughout the U.S and abroad. We work 'with' mother nature...not against her!
At Aquascape by Blue Creek - a professional Certified Aquascape Contractor Company based in Ellensburg, WA - we design and build ponds and Eco-Friendly water features utilizing tried and true principles developed by Aquascape, Inc. over decades of installation experience as outlined below.
In over 15 years of building ponds and water gardens (in Ellensburg, Seattle, Yakima, Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Richland, Pasco, Kennewick, as well as in Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, MA, IL, WI, Mexico and Ireland) our Ecosystem Pond installations continue to be the most trouble free, low maintenance, and enjoyable water features we have encountered throughout the U.S and abroad. We work 'with' mother nature...not against her!

Proper Filtration System includes the use of both a biological and a mechanical filter. A biological filter provides surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize and remove excess nutrients from the water. A mechanical filter will not only pre-filter the water and house the pump; it will also skim debris from the water’s surface to prevent the accumulation of organic materials on the pond floor.
Fish are an integral part of any ecosystem. Unfortunately, fish are often seen as creating a maintenance nightmare. Contrary to popular belief, fish will actually reduce pond maintenance, as they graze on string algae and bottom feed from the pond floor.
Aquatic Plants are Mother Nature’s true filters. Plants are great for adding character to a pond by providing color and texture, but from a filtration perspective, they’re second to none. Thriving from the excess nutrients in a pond and depriving algae of its food source, the aquatic plants in a water garden, given proper coverage, are critical for the overall health of the ecosystem.
Rocks, Gravel, and Bacteria have been a controversial element in the hobby for many years. Many enthusiasts have steered away from rocks and gravel out of fear that their system will become a maintenance nightmare. On the contrary, rocks and gravel will not only make your pond look more natural, they will also protect pond liners from UV light degradation and they provide tremendous surface area for beneficial bacteria to break down excess nutrients in the water and dissolved organic debris on the pond floor.
Having all these things in place makes all the difference in the health and success of your water garden. Use them and work with Mother Nature, not against her, for a chemical-free wonderland of water! The truth is that most people opt for the ecosystem way of water gardening because it’s easier and it just makes sense. A low-maintenance ecosystem pond provides you with more free time to enjoy friends and family … while gathered around your pond, of course!
Fish are an integral part of any ecosystem. Unfortunately, fish are often seen as creating a maintenance nightmare. Contrary to popular belief, fish will actually reduce pond maintenance, as they graze on string algae and bottom feed from the pond floor.
Aquatic Plants are Mother Nature’s true filters. Plants are great for adding character to a pond by providing color and texture, but from a filtration perspective, they’re second to none. Thriving from the excess nutrients in a pond and depriving algae of its food source, the aquatic plants in a water garden, given proper coverage, are critical for the overall health of the ecosystem.
Rocks, Gravel, and Bacteria have been a controversial element in the hobby for many years. Many enthusiasts have steered away from rocks and gravel out of fear that their system will become a maintenance nightmare. On the contrary, rocks and gravel will not only make your pond look more natural, they will also protect pond liners from UV light degradation and they provide tremendous surface area for beneficial bacteria to break down excess nutrients in the water and dissolved organic debris on the pond floor.
Having all these things in place makes all the difference in the health and success of your water garden. Use them and work with Mother Nature, not against her, for a chemical-free wonderland of water! The truth is that most people opt for the ecosystem way of water gardening because it’s easier and it just makes sense. A low-maintenance ecosystem pond provides you with more free time to enjoy friends and family … while gathered around your pond, of course!