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What are you planning to keep in it? Gold Fish or Koi?
That will help determine the size of the pond you are going to need.
Electrical requirements are something else you will need to take into consideration. You may be able to hide all the stuff in the basement but you may...
Salifert is typically the go to brand for phosphate test kits.
If you have the extra cash go for a hannah photometer phosphate kit. Around 50 but well worth it.