Aqua Scapes of CT

Aqua Scapes of CT, LLC is the leading distributor of professional pond products, koi fish and aquatic plants in Connecticut. We have a six acre aquatic nursery in Portland, CT where we stock the full line of Aquascape pond and waterfalls kits, fountains, maintenance supplies, replacement parts, pumps, and water treatments.

Our company foundation was built on a simple premise... keep it simple, and work with nature, not against her. The relationship between building a pond, and respecting how nature intended it to work, is fundamental in creating a successful water feature. It is this belief we use when selecting the products we use to create your unique water feature. It helps us determine which products work with "nature's products" (aquatic plants and fish) to establish a healthy, balanced and naturally occurring ecosystem.

We develop and maintain water features, but we also sell the products we use so that if you choose, you can design, build and/or maintain your...

About Us

Mission Statement

Our Mission, at Aqua Scapes of CT, LLC, is to create beautiful water features that inspire people to go outside and embrace nature. We hope to make your backyard a bit more eco friendly, support native wildlife, and create unique water features that will bring you and your loved ones joy, peace, and relaxation.

We support our local community, donate to charities ( American Cancer Society ), recycle, and buy American-Made if possible. We proudly support our military, active duty, wounded warriors, and military veterans.

Owner: Rob Townsend

Robert Townsend began his career began over 30 years ago with his own landscaping business. Always on the lookout for new challenges and opportunities, in 1991 Rob built his first pond. So satisfying was the planning and execution of this project, his mind was made up to enter a new phase of landscaping design. He began his search for information on Pond Ecosystems.

In 1996 Rob attended what would be the first of many seminars presented by Aquascape Inc. The show so impressed Rob, it took little time for him to make Water Gardens the new focus for his company.

In 1997, using ADI Pro Pond Ecosystems, Rob created what he thought would be the crown jewel of his water garden designs at the very location of his warehouse in Wethersfield. Although expansive, stately and more beautiful with each passing year, since then Rob has built even larger and more complex water gardens for an ever growing client list. Each project is distinctive and bears the signature of Robs'...

Owner: Rob Townsend

Manager: Austin Foose

I am the manager at Aqua Scapes of CT, LLC. I’ve worked in the pond industry for over 10 years and have had my own pond for almost 20 years. If you have a pond problem, I have a solution. I have a bachelors degree in Multimedia Web Design and Development from the University of Hartford, class of 2014.

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Manager: Austin Foose

Our Staff

Our staff is knowledgeable when it comes to ponds and pond maintenance. We take pride in our customer service, work ethic, and workmanship. And while we might not always have the answer to every pond problem, we do our best to lead your pond in the right direction.

Pictured - Rob Townsend, Austin Foose, Gavin Sullivan, Richard Beaumont, Mathew Park, Wyatt Park

Not Pictured - Tucker Rau, Mike Quesnel

Our Staff