Plan on pump to circulate at least half the volume of water per hour.
Add salt (non iodized) for fish - reduces some parasites and is good for stress, diseases and gills - have kit for testing salt levels.
* Start with only a few fish - tiny baby fish will follow!!
Put plants in containers- be careful - they can be very invasive!! Some of the floating plants can take over the pond!!
Use only clay or aquatic media for water plants.
Fish can survive northern climate if steps are taken:
#1-water at least 2 ft. deep #2 aerator in winter #3 optional low watt heater and covering. Fish need one area open from ice for gases to escape. They will hibernate until spring!!!
Use spring/fall fish food for cooler temps.-Do not feed the fish under 42 degrees. Fish start to hibernate at this temp and can't digest properly.
*If you build it they will come- frogs, tadpoles, peepers, snails, birds and dragonflies!! Sounds of nature to enjoy!
Make caves with rocks or build them into your design for fish to hide from predators.
Too many fish-Koi/Goldfish- will cause to much algae -you will need larger filtration for large koi!
If you can't sleep at night...dream of ideas for your pond and fish!!!
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