Create a stunning aquatic paradise with the Lotus Toughline Woodpecker preformed pond. Perfect for beginners and seasoned aquarists alike, this robust HDPE pond features marginal shelves for diverse planting, creating a rich ecosystem that attracts wildlife. Easy to install and maintain, it offers long-lasting beauty and biodiversity to any garden space.
It goes without saying that by installing this preformed pond, you'll be adding tremendous visual appeal to your landscape that you will enjoy for many years to come. On the other hand, a more practical benefit is that the introduction of water to your outdoor space will help to create a natural ecosystem that will attract animals, such as frogs, toads, newts, dragonflies and more into your garden. This will, in turn, foster a vibrant and biodiverse environment.
This model comes with marginal shelves that are moulded into the structure for your convenience. The greatest benefit of these shelves is that you can introduce a mixture of plants, including species that prefer shallow water and species that prefer deeper water. These contrasting levels will not only contribute towards providing a natural waterside look, but they'll also become favoured by wildlife who will use them as steps to get in and out of the pond as they please.
Made from rigid HDPE plastic, this pond is robust in construction and should last you a lifetime if installed and maintained appropriately. The installation process is very easy: simply dig a hole, place the pond inside and then backfill with soft sand or sifted soil as you gradually add water. Don't forget to ensure that the pond remains completely level at all times during installation.
The Woodpecker model is part of Lotus's 'Toughline' collection of preformed ponds, which also includes the Swift, Wren, Partridge, Jay, Dove & Kestrel.
Please Note:
Ponds are supplied unboxed and are stored outside at our show site. It is normal for slight visual imperfections on the product's surface to be present upon delivery, including dirt and superficial marks. Due to the way they are moulded, pond edges may be subject to creasing during transportation, especially in warm weather conditions. These will settle once installed and do not affect the pond's integrity.
For more in-depth information about preformed ponds, including plastic and fibreglass variations, check out our informative guide here: Everything You Need to Know About Preformed Ponds.
Key Features
- Informally-Shaped Black Pond for a Natural Look
- Made from Thick, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Plastic
- Resistant to UV Rays & Icy Weather Conditions
- Integrated Shelves for Marginal Plants
- Easy to Install
- 25 Year Guarantee
Specification
| Brand: | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 475 Litres |
| Depth: | 48cm (1ft 7in) |
| Guarantee: | 25 Years |
| Length: | 216cm (7ft 1in) |
| Material: | Plastic |
| Width: | 163cm (5ft 4in) |
Fast Free Delivery within Mainland UK on orders over £60.00*.
We offer free mainland UK delivery on orders over £60.00. Smaller orders under £60.00 are subject to a £4.95 delivery charge. Delivery will typically be made within 3 - 5 working days but may be extended during busy times of the year.
*All PO30-PO41, AB10-AB16, AB21-AB25, AB30-AB39, AB41-AB45, AB51-AB56, AB99, IV1-IV28, IV30-IV36, IV40, IV52-IV54, IV63, KW1-KW3, KW5-KW14, PA21-PA38, PA80, PH17-PH26, PH30-PH41, PH49, PH50 postcodes along with Highlands and Islands will incur a separate delivery charge. In all instances please contact us today for a personalised quote.
Where delivery is made on a pallet, which may be wood or some other material, it is of the customer's responsibility to dispose or recycle the pallet and any associated packaging. Unfortunately, we cannot have any of these items collected or disposed of on the customer's behalf.
Delivery Period
Delivery will typically be made within 3 - 5 working days via a pallet delivery carrier.
Vehicles We Use
Items will be delivered on larger lorries which can get to most places it's typically, a 7.5 ton lorry which is about the size of a dustbin lorry, this will depend on the item that is being delivered and should you have any concerns with restricted access to your property we ask you to contact us prior to placing an order.
Unloading Of Your Delivery
Due to the large nature of this product, delivery will be made to the front of the property to the nearest location. Our drivers will not carry these items inside your home or back garden. When the item is delivered on a pallet, the pallet and packaging are non-returnable (think of the empty pallet as free kindling!). Goods can only be manoeuvred on a flat and level surface (i.e. not a gravel driveway) by a pallet truck.
Overall Rating 4.8 / 5 Based On 6 Reviews
Delivery 5 / 5
Quality 5 / 5
Price 5 / 5
Fabulous pre formed pond
We love our new pond. Bit of a challenge digging the large hole required but we did it and are really pleased with it. We have very happy fish. Pond is just the right size for our garden.
Delivery 5 / 5
Quality 5 / 5
Price 5 / 5
Lotus Toughline Woodpecker Pond
This is a good sized pond with variable depths. The plastic is strong and it feels to be of good quality, so I'm sure it will give many years of pleasure. I'm using it for wildlife rather than fish so have had to build a ramp for animals to escape, but this is easily done. Delivery is quick and easy.
Delivery 5 / 5
Quality 5 / 5
Price 5 / 5
Excellent product
A lot sturdier than most on the market. It arrived within days and once in place it looks fabulous. The side ledges provide room for 4 marginal planters and the inner space is deep enough to over winter fish safely.
Delivery 5 / 5
Quality 3 / 5
Price 4 / 5
Great looking pond
Quick friendly delivery. Nice shape and decent price. Must be sunk to support it. Looks good and hope it lasts as will be a problem to get out again. Thanks
Delivery 5 / 5
Quality 5 / 5
Price 5 / 5
Great value preformed pond
The pond was delivered within days of ordering. Really pleased with the pond, it looks great in the garden and the fish are pleased with their new home!
Delivery 5 / 5
Quality 5 / 5
Price 5 / 5
Lotus Toughline Pond Woodpecker
Very speedy delivery. Quality and value for money look excellent
Can you stand these ponds on flat ground and erect a wooden side structure around it?
We Replied:Dear Barry Thank you for your question. We can only recommend these ponds as below ground structures. Above ground to properly support the contours of the pond it will need to be backfilled. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Dan Everton
Friday 08th, May, 2015I love the look of the Lotus Toughline 216 x 163 pond, do you deliver to Dublin in Ireland?
We Replied:Dear Martina Thank you for your question. We are sorry to say these items are only available for delivery within mainland UK. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Paul Ilsley
Saturday 23rd, May, 2015I need to move some goldfish outside that are too big for their current tank and I am thinking about buying this liner. What would be a good pond pump, filter, etc. to go with this? Can you offer an all in one package?
We Replied:Dear Beverley Thank you for you question. Please follow this link to the appropriate filter system: https://www.gardensite.co.uk/Aquatics/Hozelock_EasyClear_3000_Filter_Pump.htm Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Paul Ilsley
Sunday 31st, May, 2015What would be the delivery cost of a Woodpecker to Wisbech (PE14 7EY)?
We Replied:Dear Sir / Madam Thank you for your question. Yes we are able to deliver this product across mainland UK for no extra charge. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Dan Everton
Saturday 13th, June, 2015What would be the cost of delivery to Wormington (five miles south of Evesham ) for a Lotus Woodpecker pool?
We Replied:Dear Stephen Thank you for your question. Yes we are able to deliver this product across mainland UK for no extra charge. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Paul Ilsley
Friday 24th, July, 2015Could you please let me know what filtering system would be suitable for this pond?
We Replied:Dear Monika Thank you for your question. This pond holds 475 litres of water. A filtration system for this size would depend on what and how many fish you would like to keep. Goldfish would require a small filtration system of about 600 litres. A small simple filter such as the Easy Clear 3000 (https://www.gardensite.co.uk/aquatics/hozelock-easyclear-3000-filter-pump.htm) would suffice. If you were looking to keep Koi you would need a system that could cope with about 1000 litres and the Hozelock Filtration Kit 2500 be appropriate: (https://www.gardensite.co.uk/aquatics/hozelock-filtration-kit-2500.htm) Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Connor Fisher
Saturday 17th, December, 2016What is the width of the pond at each end?
We Replied:Dear Steve Thank you for your question. Approx. 160cm at its widest point, and approx. 30cm at the thinnest. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Dan Everton
Tuesday 07th, February, 2017What are the lengths of each side of Lotus Woodpecker pond?
We Replied:Dear Anthony Thank you for your question. All sizes are approximate. If a straight line, the smaller side is around 150cm, the one on the left of this picture is 210cm and the one on the right is 200cm. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Dan Everton
Monday 15th, May, 2017How deep is the deepest part of this pond?
We Replied:Dear Kiki Thank you for your question. 48cm (19ins) would be the deepest part of the pool. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Dan Everton
Tuesday 02nd, October, 2018How many litres does the pond hold?
We Replied:Dear Caroline Thank you for your question. This pond holds up to 475 litres. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Lauren.
Friday 10th, April, 2020hi i have placed an order for this for our primary school nature garden. i have a few questions, hope you dot mind... please could you let me know approximately how much sand is needed at the bottom of the dug hole also do you have the strong wire/netting to got over these types of ponds to make them safe from accidential falling in/drowning? (if not, do you recommend any companies?) many thanks for your time. i will also need to buy some aquatic plants from you once it is in place - there will be no fish, it is just a nature pond. do you have a 'starter' pack of pond plants i would need, or could you give me a rough idea of what i would need to buy from your site to make the pond work as a nature pond? many thanks, any advice really gratefully recieved
We Replied: Monday 08th, June, 2020Please can you quote for delivery to Northampton?
We Replied:Dear Nigel Thank you for your question Unfortunately we wouldn't be able to deliver to Northampton. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Kayleigh Duke
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