Without fish, your plants will struggle to get enough nutrition. They will grow bigger and do more for filtration out of the pots, but it can also be more challenging to fertilize them when they are planted directly in the pond.
I've seen lots of natural swimming pond builds that include fish - maybe read and research a bit more and see if you could add some goldfish to your eco-system. We all grew up swimming in ponds and lakes that were full of fish, right? You'll want to keep the bio-load low, but they will definitely add to the fun and ease of caring for your pond!
I've seen lots of natural swimming pond builds that include fish - maybe read and research a bit more and see if you could add some goldfish to your eco-system. We all grew up swimming in ponds and lakes that were full of fish, right? You'll want to keep the bio-load low, but they will definitely add to the fun and ease of caring for your pond!