Small Raised pond.Novice.Full of Qs

[Jonom]

Hi all,

Just bought a small raised pond for Goldfish.I am ready to listen, read and learn.Please be gentle

 

[JRS]

Welcome to the forum! One of the biggest issues people face is getting too many small fish to start and not allowing for growth. How big is your pond?

 

[Jonom]

Welcome to the forum! One of the biggest issues people face is getting too many small fish to start and not allowing for growth. How big is your pond?

Hi.it’s a really small raised pond 1.5 x 0.75 x 0.55 deep it has 6 small goldfish.It’s just something for grandkids to enjoy and running water background sound but I want to look after it properly

 

[j.w]

@Jonom
So pond is about 5ft long x 2&1/2 ft wide x 2ft deep in U.S terms?
Not real big and 6 small fish will be ok for a bit but they will grow and reproduce. You will need a filter of some kind and lots of plants. Better be ready in the future to find homes for the extra fish and don't over feed as will make a dirty mess. I feed mine once a week on Fridays. Do not ever empty the pond and clean as that will upset the water quality and could kill the fish. Let the filter do the job and the plants. You can skim out stuff that falls into the pond and the gunk on the bottom as it accumulates. If you have city water you may need to add de-chlor drops to take out the Chlorine/Chloromines.

 

[Jonom]

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So pond is about 5ft long x 2&1/2 ft wide x 2ft deep in U.S terms?
Not real big and 6 small fish will be ok for a bit but they will grow and reproduce. You will need a filter of some kind and lots of plants. Better be ready in the future to find homes for the extra fish and don't over feed as will make a dirty mess. I feed mine once a week on Fridays. Do not ever empty the pond and clean as that will upset the water quality and could kill the fish. Let the filter do the job and the plants. You can skim out stuff that falls into the pond and the gunk on the bottom as it accumulates. If you have city water you may need to add de-chlor drops to take out the Chlorine/Chloromines.

Thank you for the advice.I am following advice of the salesperson from my local garden centre who seems to know what he’s talking about and your reply confirms that . I have plants and pump/filter and water was cleaned like you said. Looks like I am ok for now.Thanks again

 

[j.w]

Hey @Jonom show us a photo, would love to see what you have done

 

[Jonom]

I definitely will at 1st opportunity I get.I am working away at the moment for a week or so .Not much of a photographer so nothing on phone.And I will need my granddaughter to show me how anyway

 

[addy1]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Jonom]

Hey @Jonom show us a photo, would love to see what you have done

Compared to most ponds on here it’s not much but the granddaughters and I love it already.The Hook a Duck tho , what was the wife thinking

 

[j.w]

Compared to most ponds on here it’s not much but the granddaughters and I love it already.The Hook a Duck tho , what was the wife thinking

Just perfect for a few fish and the kids! Your wife knows how to keep the kids entertained, great idea, just don't hook the fish

 

[addy1]

Very nice build!