I recently finished excavation of my pond. It has not yet filled up yet so I have an opportunity to easily spread whatever type of bottom I desire. I called the pond consultant yesterday and asked him what he suggested and he said "river sand with gravel in it". He really did not elaborate and when I asked him what size gravel he basically said "you know, gravel". That seems pretty simple and I suspect it would not be too expensive.

My thoughts are that I could buy a couple of loads and spread it all the way around the entire perimeter of the pond. I suspect it would not only give the fish to do their thing but also be more comfortable on swimmer's feet.

Any reason (other than cost), not to do this?

Try this one . Also see 2nd one wrt BG spawning / sand and gravel.

Brettski 's -- Building a sand beach

http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthread...h=true#Post1160


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