Stocking options for a california pond

[kestrel]

I live in the bay area in California. I plan on building a pond in my backyard (probably around 600 gal). Besides the popular goldfish and mosquito eaters, what other animals can I put in the pond (fish, inverts, amphibians, etc)? I can't find a lot of information on the subject. Websites either talk about goldfish and mosquito minnows or they're referring to large ponds and talk about bass and pike type fish.

Thanks

 

[Canute]

Oh, hey, we're practically neighbors! I'm converting my swimming pool. I just went and got some feeder Goldfish for a dollar to make sure the water is survivable. I have some mosquito fish which I'm keeping inside in a container pond until it warms up a bit. Maybe when I get further along I'll try some Koi. Also want to try some White Cloud Mountain Minnows, which should be able to tolerate our climate as well. Thinking I might go down to Los Gatos Creek and see if I can find some frogs. I love the sound of croaking frogs :razz:.

 

[Waterbug]

I don't think there are and limits beyond water temp.

 

[adavisus]

http://www.californiaherps.com/info/sources.html

Regards, andy