# Personal Swimming Ponds Swimming With Plants and Fish is Eco & Low-Maintenance By Bianca | Published 2009-11-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-swimming-ponds References: [luxist.de](http://www.luxist.de/luxist/2009/11/20/wohnen-einrichten-schwimmteich-im-eigenen-garten/) Would you swim in those murky ponds full of [neon green algae](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion) some people have in their yards? While I'd guess most people would say no, apparently [personal swimming ponds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waltham-forest-college) are becoming very popular in places like Germany where the eco-friendly benefits, as well as the practicality of a credit crunch private pool, are being valued. Personal swimming ponds are being promoted as low maintenance as letting plants grow wild is part of their appeal -- some people even go so far as to have [fish in theirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck) as they help recreate an organic 'lake' feel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personal Swimming Ponds:** Opportunity for eco-friendly and low-maintenance swimming experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Landscaping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers and builders to create personalized swimming ponds. - **Gardening:** Opportunity for companies to provide aquatic plants and fish suitable for personal swimming ponds. - **Pool Maintenance:** Potential for disruption in the pool maintenance industry due to the unique requirements of personal swimming ponds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Portugal Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-pool.md) - [Customizable Tanning Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-tanning-pool.md) - [Accessible Floating Public Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-public-pool.md) - [Solar-Powered Pool Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-pool-ionizer.md) - [Current-Generating Swimming Pool Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-jet.md) - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md) - [Sneaker-Shaped Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakerpool.md) - [Spa-Inspired Outdoor Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwood-outdoors.md) - [Garden-Surrounded Pool House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-pool-house.md)