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Hi, I don't even have a house yet but I am already planning my pond when I move out of my parents' house. We've had a small pond for years and it's so lovely watching our 5 fish swimming about, but it is quite small and I've always worried the fish don't have enough room so I want to have a lovely spacious pond in my own garden.
I've found a raised pond kit, 400 gallons from Garden Oasis that I think I would get but I am thinking that frogs might not be able to get in as it's a couple of feet high. I do love having tiny froglets hopping around the garden! Does anyone have experience with a raised pond kit that could offer some insight? I think I would also get an all in one filter, pump and fountain with a UV light, is this a bad idea? Also the sides of the pond are quite sheer (no shelves at different heights) so what kind of plants could stand to be over 2 feet deep, or what could I use that's made of fish-friendly material to stand plants on? I'm thinking 400 gallons might be ok for 8 little shubunkins, does that sound alright? Any input or ideas from expert pond-hobbyists would be greatly appreciated. I'd love to create a thriving habitat for my future fishy friends.
I've found a raised pond kit, 400 gallons from Garden Oasis that I think I would get but I am thinking that frogs might not be able to get in as it's a couple of feet high. I do love having tiny froglets hopping around the garden! Does anyone have experience with a raised pond kit that could offer some insight? I think I would also get an all in one filter, pump and fountain with a UV light, is this a bad idea? Also the sides of the pond are quite sheer (no shelves at different heights) so what kind of plants could stand to be over 2 feet deep, or what could I use that's made of fish-friendly material to stand plants on? I'm thinking 400 gallons might be ok for 8 little shubunkins, does that sound alright? Any input or ideas from expert pond-hobbyists would be greatly appreciated. I'd love to create a thriving habitat for my future fishy friends.