>>>> I don't think we have such people because I've looked and haven't found >>>> any. I did >>>> find a local Koi farm and I think I'll contact the owner--he sells pond >>>> lilies, and >>>> other pond supplies. Maybe he can tell me what would be best to do.
A pond is a pond, no matter what the size. Ideally you want a balanced ecosystem be it for fishing or for beauty. The larger ones are actually easier to balance than the tiny pools. If you choose to add lilies etc, beware that they can grow to cover much of the shallower surface - that can be beautiful, but not what everyone wants in a fishing pond. Plants tend to catch your fishing lines. Water lilies are gorgeous though - do they thrive in your area? I love mine. I planted a few lilies (and a couple of other plants) when we set ours up, and I've never had to plant more. Check the internet too. I'll ask Cary if that great site he found is still up and running. It was more oriented towards ornamental ponds than fishing ponds, but it was full of good information. My grandpa used to take me pond-fishing when I was tiny and I still have vivid and happy memories of those times. He died when I was just six, so I know I was very young. I love ponds of all kinds, but they shouldn't be a lot of work. My grandpa's pond (we own it now) is scheduled for demolition with the upcoming road expansion next to us, and I hate to think about it...such good memories. Karen Thomas, NC
