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Check out these photos of a stunning new Natural Swimming Pool/Pond (NSP) in Texas! This NSP was built using our How-To eBook, Natural Swimming Pools/Ponds: The Total Guide, 2nd Edition, and a little hands-on help from us. Thanks to the homeowner for sending us these awesome pics: keep em' coming folks!  
24 Comments
7/25/2016 03:18:44 pm
I live in houston I am wanting to do this, but everyone keeps saying what about snakes!? So what's you take on that? That's really the only thing holding me back. Thanks 7/26/2016 08:51:16 am
There is no poison in the water that would kill a snake that happened into a Natural Swimming Pool/Pond. However, because the water is crystal-clear (not murky and with no muddy bottom) you would be able to easily see a snake before getting in and could scoop it out with a pool net.
cathy
6/20/2021 06:42:19 pm
Hi. I'd like to hear more about or from someone who has had a natural pool in north texas? I back to a creek...2 acres to my house from creek and have had a water mocasson in my front yard during the rainy season. Very concerned about them in a natural pool. However, really want to build natural.
Deb
6/9/2018 10:58:31 am
I have an inground concrete pool that I'd liked to convert to a natural pool. The deep end is really deep. Can I add gravel, rocks, or something to take the pool from 9 down to 5 feet? I love natural pools. 1/3/2019 08:07:50 pm
Bust out old pile old pool in deep end and rebuild. Super easy. 1/4/2019 10:28:44 am
Thanks for your comment Scott, though we definitely don't recommend demo-ing anything until you have a solid conversion plan! Though you are correct that sometimes it is best to demo the existing pool (especially when it is very old or damaged) then reshape the hole in order to create the ideal Natural Swimming Pool/Pond for the space, that is not always the right choice. If you start with a clear design plan, including an itemized materials list with local material sources (which a Total Habitat designer can help you with!) you will save money and heartache in the long run and end up with a beautiful Natural Swimming Pool/Pond you will enjoy for years to come! 1/4/2019 10:14:15 am
Hi Deb! We can help you develop a custom conversion plan that is right for your specific pool-- figuring out where to fit in the biological filtration system is the most important thing for ensuring the water is crystal clear and clean! Here is a link to more general info about converting a traditional pool into a chlorine-free Natural Swimming Pool/Pond:
Nellie V Burke
6/16/2019 04:29:43 pm
I have an inground concrete pool. I wanted to converted to a natural pool. Any builders,in texas
David
1/2/2020 01:39:16 pm
I'm also curious how these work in Texas, with the heat. Seems like most of what I see about them is up north or Europe.
Total Habitat
1/6/2020 04:13:55 pm
Thanks for the questions David, we now have several pools that are thriving in Texas, as well as Oklahoma, Tennessee, and the Carolinas that are all doing well. The way we build our natural filters into the pool works great in all climates. We do like to make adjustments specific to the climate we are building in, but our filtration concept remains the same. 7/23/2019 08:57:40 am
The natural pool is best for swimming. You share the pool are amazing. I like this pool. Great work.
Total Habitat
7/24/2019 11:52:50 am
Thank you Tristan!
Amie
8/4/2019 05:09:09 pm
I have an existing pond that I’d like to pump dry and turn into swimming pond, is this something you would be able to help with? 8/5/2019 04:00:34 pm
We have helped many people convert their existing ponds into a Natural Swimming Pond! Feel free to email me directly with questions you may have at meredith@totalhabitat.com. Thank you!
Cori doron
5/7/2020 10:57:50 am
I’m wondering about mosquitos...here in central Texas they are terrible! Would this increase them in the backyard?
Total Habitat
5/11/2020 03:39:41 pm
Hi Cori, we don't have any problems with mosquitos in our NSP's. This is mainly because we have constant water circulation (no stagnant water, which they prefer) and lots of natural predators like frogs and dragonflies.
Tara
5/9/2020 07:49:30 am
Do you have any turtles that have made it their home as well? We are i the process of making a 3,000g pond. I'm torn between a swimming pond and a pond for our current 3 turtles and 5 goldfish. 5/11/2020 03:47:20 pm
Hi Tara! A NSP would be great for your goldfish and turtles: The built-in biological filtration and circulation system would be adequate to filter out their waste and you'd have all the benefits of a regular backyard pond but with great water clarity and the ability to cool off in the summer! You'd want to provide a beach area and/or build an Essential style NSP which has gently sloping edges all the way around, so your turtles have plenty of safe opportunities to get in and out.
Total Habitat
1/19/2021 01:03:41 pm
Thank you Gerald! We had a great time consulting on this pool, the plants are thriving and the whole nsp ecosystem has matured really beautifully.
AXELLE
3/12/2021 06:53:57 am
Dear,
Total Habitat
3/12/2021 09:55:50 am
We separate our filter media/substrate either with stacked rock walls, or wooden walls from the swimming zone. If you have further questions, or would like some consulting feel free to contact us directly at contact@totalhabitat.com Leave a Reply. |
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