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[maggiesmom]

We moved to new home with a neglected pond, (12' x 9' x 30") & leaking as it turns out. No gravel in bottom, we are going to have to replace liner (black plastic) and debating gravel, no gravel option. We are not sure we want fish, pond is in sunny location for our hot Missouri summers. Any tips? I did save water lilies. I have watched videos by the dozen, seems daunting. Thanks

 

[addy1]

Welcome to our group!

Post some pictures when you can it helps us know what you are dealing with. A lot of good ponders are around that will be happy to help you.

 

[Mmathis]

Hello and welcome! I am a Maggie!

 

[j.w]

@maggiesmom

 

[Stephen Noble]

We moved to new home with a neglected pond, (12' x 9' x 30") & leaking as it turns out. No gravel in bottom, we are going to have to replace liner (black plastic) and debating gravel, no gravel option. We are not sure we want fish, pond is in sunny location for our hot Missouri summers. Any tips? I did save water lilies. I have watched videos by the dozen, seems daunting. Thanks

Welcome to the forum! If you are anywhere near the Kansas City area you can get excellent help from the KC Water Garden Society http://www.kcwatergarden.com/
They are a fantastic group with a wealth of knowledge.
Stephen

 

[j.w]

Goldfish make good skeeter eaters and Water lilies provide nice shade for the fish. Wonder if that pond will freeze deep tho at 30" in your winters?

 

[maggiesmom]

Not sure about freezing, sometimes we don't have much freezing temps, we are Southwest Missouri. But will look at KC water garden society! Thanks

 

[CometKeith]

Hi and welcome! Feel free to ask away. There are lots of helpful members here. Personally I have ever used gravel, but some people like it. You will need some way to get some shade...maybe some temporary plants or screens? Maybe try a couple goldfish. That kind of bio-load will be almost no work for you and they will eat algae and bugs.

 

[maggiesmom]

Hi and welcome! Feel free to ask away. There are lots of helpful members here. Personally I have ever used gravel, but some people like it. You will need some way to get some shade...maybe some temporary plants or screens? Maybe try a couple goldfish. That kind of bio-load will be almost no work for you and they will eat algae and bugs.

 

[maggiesmom]

Thanks

 

[Becky]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

 

[Gemma]

 

[gregbgn]

hiya and welcome

 

[BarbO]

Welcome, you will enjoy it here!

 

[JamieB]

Stick with it, it’s worth it! Once you have your new liner in, let the water cycle, then go to pet co for just a few 2-3 feeder goldfish. That’s what got me started.