I dug a smalll pond in my backyard I am gonna put a plastic liner. What kind of fish should i use?

Question

it is 6ft long and 4ft wide.

One side is 1ft deep

the other slopes to 3ft

what kind of plants should i put in

Midwest Area

Answer 1

Go to your pet store and ask for a dozen "red feeders".  The dozen would cost $1.00 where I live.  They grow up into nice pond fish.

Answer 2

Carp, lily pads, lotus flowers, frogs & turtles.

Answer 3

goldfish: they're fun, cheap, grow really big...and if they get stolen, you don't lose a lot of money!!

Answer 4

Goldfish and Koi are generally the best fish for ponds. They are both hardy (meaning not particularly sensitive or easily harmed) and pretty fish. I especially like Koi. They can get very large over time though, so keep that in mind relative to the size of your pond. Look around for fish pond info on the net to find out more about stocking the pond. One formula I've heard is: 1 inch of fish for every square foot of water surface (your 6x4 ft pond has 24 square feet of water surface, and that's not couting any floating plants you might put in that will cover water surface).

So the smaller goldfish may be the best choice here, but I'd ask the workers at wherever you buy the fish for their reccomendations as well.

As for plants, there are all kinds of choices... and having plants is very important for the health of your pond. There are underwater plants like parrot feather and anacaris that you basically just throw in and let grow, then there are floating plants like water lettuce and water hyacinths... both of which are beautiful. And there's also potted water plants like lilies and papyrus. Just choose what you like best, but don't overcrowd the pond with plants.. and keep in mind that water plants can grow fast and be invasive, so you'll probably have to regularly trim them back and/or dispose of some. Also, some water plants are restricted because of their invasive nature... it will vary depending on where you live. A good garden center should be able to supply your needs and give you all the info you need to know.

One last thing... remember to have a pump and filtration system in place. Having moving, filtered water is healthier... and you might want to have some sort of small fountain attachment so that the water is regularly aerated (increases the oxygen level).

An addition in response to cakeluvr: grabbing plants from local ponds isn't always a good idea, as you don't know whats in the water you're taking the plants from. You don't want to introduce disease or harmful bacteria into your pond, etc. Granted, I've seen it done without any negative effects... but its best to be careful.

Answer 5

A few Algae eaters. koi,turtles and polliwogs, Go to your nearest pond and take a few plants growing on the edge of it,that way you know they'll thrive in your area

Answer 6

First, remember to put a border around the pond so no one can sneak in or steal anything. Make a cute little gate to make the pond look like a garden. I hope the pond is close to your house. Anyway, get those HUGE fish that you normally find in small ponds. I think they are a breed of goldfish. As for plants, go to a pet store and ask someone to help you. An employee should tell you some kinds of water-friendly plants. And, remember to clean the pond on a regular basis. Like once or twice every week. Good idea to put in plastic lining. And get between 2-3 fish. That's enough cause the fish get big! And feed the fish daily with a special kind of food at the pet store.

Have Fun!!!