What can I put in a small pond?

What can I put in a small pond?

Add the plants and fish – Add plants to your pond as these will help keep the pond clean and pretty. Fish are also a nice addition to small backyard ponds. You can use goldfish from your local pet store. The fish will grow to fit the size of the pond very quickly.

How deep should a pond be?

As a general rule of thumb, a pond should be 60cm (2ft) deep if you want plants and fish in it. Water that's too shallow is vulnerable to evaporating in warm weather and freezing in winter. If you want to grow marginal plants along the edge of the water, you need to create shelves for them to stand on.

Can you fill a pond with tap water?

If possible, use collected rainwater to fill your pond, or fill from the tap with a hose. If you do fill your pond with tap water, it might turn green, but don't worry, this is just the minerals. As the pond fills up, the liner will stretch.

How small can a garden pond be?

The Wildlife Trust says that you should have a minimum of 4-5 square metres of water, which would be a pond about 6ft across. But the RSPB says that any water is helpful.