New in Idaho

[Molly]

Hi, I am new to pond keeping. Two years ago, we moved into a home with a pond. We've decided to keep the pond (that was up in the air for a while) and improve it. The pond contains a pair of koi, a few of their fry, lots of shubunkin, and many goldfish babies. We want to remove the goldfish (plans are in the works) and just have koi. There are a few potted lilies, umbrella palms, and rice grass plants. I am going to add more lilies, rice grass, some four-leaf clovers, and watercress. I collected some plants yesterday from some other koi ponds (with permission) and am wondering if I could just plant them in the gravel substrate instead of pots. Seems like it's just a don't not to pot your plants, but not exactly sure why.

 

[Molly]

P.S. I posted a more detailed version of this question in aquatic plants.

 

[j.w]

Molly

 

[addy1]

molly

 

[Molly]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

 

[Fishylove]

WELCOME!! :wave:

 

[sissy]

molly welcome and had a laugh with permission Thought you may be a plant thief lurking in the area and we could all collect the reward if we turned you in . :razz: Hope you can post some pics so we can see what you are working with .How deep and big and what kind of filter .

 

[mtpond]

Hi Molly and welcome. Would love to see pictures of your pond. Where are you at in Idaho?

 

[Becky]

Hello and welcome aboard! :wave: