1.  Dig and level a hole for the Biological waterfall. Put sand under the falls and level.

2.  Chalk out the outline of the pond and start digging.

3.  Dig a hole for the skimmer and use a transit to find the appropriate level. Ideally placed at the opposite end of the pond from the waterfall for optimum water circulation.

4.  Continue digging pond & shelves.

5.  Tamp pond bottom and shelves, remove rocks and all sharp objects.

6.  Lay in the underlayment & pond liner, leaving overhang around pond.

7.  If your plan includes a stream from the waterfall down to the pond lay out this section now.

8.  Dig and level shelves.

9.  Insert hose from the skimmer to biological waterfall and assemble.

10.  Line the falls with liner and pull liner up and under the lip of waterfall.

11.  Fill pond with the largest rocks first. Next shovel in smaller pebbles to fill all voids.

12.  At the same time plan where plants will be placed and fill holes for plants with dirt and kitty litter.

13.  Place rocks up stream to waterfalls, level each step.

14.  Place capping stone on top of Bio falls, being sure to seal with foam to adhere.

15.  As with the pond, first fill stream or waterfall with level large rocks, then fill all voids with smaller pebbles.

16.  Have water delivered if necessary.

17.  Turn electricity on to the system, pond is complete!