Just bought a house it came with a pond, now Im pond crazy!

[Neogenix]

Hiiii everyone!

I just bought a house and it came with a pond… a few months in, now I’m already thinking about it’s larger replacement.

In the meanwhile, I need to do stuff to make it the best place for the fish that are already in it, and then… pond 2!

I’ve kept fish since I was around 12 and everything from reef fish, to planted, predators to plecos, but the pond (and koi) are new, so much to learn!

Current pond is around 2800 gallons or so, little to no real filtration (skimmer to waterfall), needs some serious cleaning, new filtration, and love!

Hello from New Jersey!

 

[rcoad]

Hi and welcome! Would love to see pictures of your setup

 

[TheFishGuy]

Welcome, lps ( larger pond syndrome, not to be confused with large polyp stony if you come from the reefing world ) always hits new pond owners! I would love to see some pictures of the current setup.

 

[Neogenix]

Good idea! Here are some pics. Ignore the leaves they get skimmed out daily (and yes that’s a snake, there’s a family of them living in the pond rocks).

 

[Hound Heaven]

How fun for you! You'll find tons of good advice and assistance here - looks like it will be a lovely pond again soon.

 

[SarahT]

Welcome! Lots to learn. lots of fun to be had with a pond.

 

[addy1]

Welcome to the forum!

I had 3 nessies hanging out in my pond last year. They all moved on. The huge one I found it's skeleton. fox, hawk, owl meal.

 

[rubyduby]

Hi and welcome! That will be a really pretty pond when you get done...It is in a great location for viewing from the deck...

 

[Cichlidboy]

Welcome and you will love messing with your new pond. And when you fool with it and you make it your own is the greatest. The advice hear is amazing so soak it all in but be creative paint your picture not everyone else's if you have an idea try it if it don't work find a way to do it ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT.

 

[Moni_Pond]

Welcome! Beautiful pond - congratulations. I am like you - purchased a home with a pond and now I'm in love and obsessed.

 

[Mmathis]

Hello and welcome!

 

[cas]

What a great pond to start with! Welcome to the forum.

 

[j.w]

@Neogenix
Finally found the snake in the last photo!

 

[rubyduby]

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Finally found the snake in the last photo!

I didn't

 

[j.w]

I didn't

It's hard to see at first as it is the same color as the rock it is on. Need to just stare at the rocks that are right up close to the water in front. It is stretched out long w/head up.