Pics of my very naked new pond

[newbieincalifornia]

Sooo... what do you think? (I hope these photos went through... ugh I am so not good with computers)

 

[newbieincalifornia]

Oh and I picked up some grass for behind the pond, and some ivy to place around and a couple other little succulent's to go around the pond.

 

[newbieincalifornia]

sooo... I know it's bare but it's going well the pond is clear all the way down to the bottom, the fish are looking happy now that I have a few lily's floating in there (need to pot those things...) and I rigged the second pump after I took those photos and caught them playing in the water as it fell down!

 

[c2c7390]

it looks good...are you looking into getting plants to go into the pond...maybe floaters like water lettuce or lillies

 

[newbieincalifornia]

I have a canna, 3 lilys, and I want water lettuce if for nothing else than a handy fresh green snack for my fish to nibble on. One lily and the canna are in the top view picture on the right side. In small burlap looking sacks. The two new lilys are new put in after the pictures were taken. I am worried about over planting. If I have too many plants in there what could that potentially do? I have also a water system I have a few questions about that I will post in a new thread.

 

[DrDave]

A few water lettuce will multiply quickly if the water/sun is right. Don't buy too many.

 

[David]

You said that you are worried about over planting.
And you asked what could you potentially do?

But first I have to say that your hard work and love for what you are doing shows in your post.

Ponds can be very addictive, you always want more!
So when you say, I have to many plants I will bet that you will consider adding on rather than getting rid of your prized aquatic plants.