Inherited marshlands/pond

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So I recently inherited a “jungle” of a backyard and with that a pond. The pond is about 6’x 4’x 2.5’ (at its deepest end). I was thinking about scrapping it until I saw the beautiful yellow calla lillies emerge, giving me hope for a beautiful fish pond. While cutting the marshlands that have taken over 2/3 of the pond and emptying half of the water, I’ve decided to reach out to the experts for help. What’s the perfect balance of marshlands (mud and all) as part of my new ecosystem?
 
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I would say about 1/3 plants and marshlands will probably support your pond just fine. Are there fish in it? If not stick with small fish, do not get koi. Fantails would do fine in that type of pond also.
 
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If your not seeing green and long stringy algae id say though it hasn't been maintained it looks as though its stability and ballance.Just becareful as what looks like muck and not desirable it your plants and inhabitants its home and life
 
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Welcome!
Agree...if the water isn't horribly green and stinky, it's basically doing fine as it is.
And what addy said...no koi, too small of a pond. Some type of goldfish. There are so many varieties to choose from. Fantails are definitely cool with their long flowing fins and their cute wiggle when they swim.
 
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Welcome to our forum!

I would say about 1/3 plants and marshlands will probably support your pond just fine. Are there fish in it? If not stick with small fish, do not get koi. Fantails would do fine in that type of pond also.
Thanks! I’ve done about that and it looks much better and the water is nice and clear without a pump so far. Is a pump necessary? I also have little water salamanders that seem to be doing great so far!
 
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Thanks!
If your not seeing green and long stringy algae id say though it hasn't been maintained it looks as though its stability and ballance.Just becareful as what looks like muck and not desirable it your plants and inhabitants its home and life
found some of these guys in my pond and fell in love, so needless to say, I’ve added more water for them, they disappeared for two days and now I’ve counted 6 in there. Thanks for the a learning about the muck!
 

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Welcome!
Agree...if the water isn't horribly green and stinky, it's basically doing fine as it is.
And what addy said...no koi, too small of a pond. Some type of goldfish. There are so many varieties to choose from. Fantails are definitely cool with their long flowing fins and their cute wiggle when they swim.
Got it, no koi ;) Thanks for the advice.
 

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Thanks! I’ve done about that and it looks much better and the water is nice and clear without a pump so far. Is a pump necessary?
if you have a a nicely balanced pond, you can get away without a pump, esp without fish. Cute lil critters in your pond. They are probably happy not having a lot of water movement.
 
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if you have a a nicely balanced pond, you can get away without a pump, esp without fish. Cute lil critters in your pond. They are probably happy not having a lot of water movement.
They seemed to disappear for a few days, but I’m afraid I spoke too soon about the algae and clarity. I just put in some water lillies and some other water plants and now with them and the new water, I believe I have an algae problem. Sh*t! Please take a look :/3E84B6CB-22C6-48C5-96D8-E1FA22BA267D.jpeg
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@Brittaz8 Here is a site w/some good info on testing your pond water. https://hanoverkoifarms.com/how-to-test-your-pond-water/
After your water tests right you should only add a few fish at a time. Maybe 3 or 4 and see how they do. Your pond is not real big and fish will breed. Too many fish will foul up your water and start causing issues.
 

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