Ornamental Fish Production and Management (1+1)

12.1.3 Sitting a pond

A garden pond is best situated in an area of level ground where it receives some shade form the mid-afternoon summer sunshine and some protection from the cold winter winds. Nonetheless, it should not be sited below over-hanging trees and bushes (which may shed their leaves into the pool in the autumn, causing pollution), and the entry of fertilized or pesticide run-off into the pool should also be prevented.

Naturally, a tap water supply will be needed to fill the pond, top-up evaporative losses and carry out occasional water changes, with any excess water being discarded to the surrounding garden or to a soakaway. Fountain pumps, filters, pond heaters and pond lights all require a source of electrical power, provided according to the equipment manufacturers safety instructions.