How To Make Garden Pond For Fish
This video is about how to build a pond.
How to make garden pond for fish. Float the bag with the fish in it in the pond water for half an hour or so. Your pond should have a minimum 12-15 square feet of surface area in order to add fish. It should therefore not take up too much space in your backyard.
Top up the wetland with more sand as the rocks will hold that in place. Check the pH of the pond. Add fish if you prefer and watch your pond.
A fish pond should be constructed in such a way that it blends naturally with the surroundings. Dig a hole at least 3 if you live in an extreme northern region or 2 in standard regions. Similarly fish ponds constructed in areas that experience hot summers should also be at least 30 inches deep to keep the fish comfortable.
When introducing your fish to the fish pond its a good idea to first let the water and any dirt residue to settle. So a bit like any family pet be ready for an extended living companion that might outlive you or stay real be snatched away by a predator. Fish need a certain amount of space as well as variation in depth.
Dig out an area of shallow ground big enough so that it wont dry out. If you have a lot of fish you might consider installing a filter to take care of their waste. Are you looking for help with building a fish pond.
For a DIY backyard pond for fish dont go anything longer than 6 and deeper than 18. Once ready slowly begin to mix the pond water into the bucket water that you have your fish in for 10 minutes this will help them acclimatize to the new water PH levels. In order to stock your garden pond with fish you will need to make sure the pond is large enough to support the fish you intend to introduce.