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#278884 01/26/12 01:55 PM
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I have a new pond just under an acre. It is stream and spring fed. I have to leave the valve on the open so the pond does not overflow. Is is OK to put fish in without them going out the bottom of the dam?

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The majority of your fish should be fine and I would not worry too much about them going out the bottom of the dam.

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Jeff,

First, welcome to Pond Boss.

I second what jludwig says. I wouldn't worry about it. If they are healthy, they aren't going to let themselves get sucked through a dark hole. In general, they are going to swim against the current.

Do you have a goal for the pond? Do you have a stocking plan based on that goal? The crew on here will be more than glad to help you make the right choices, and hopefully avoid long-term mistakes.

Any pictures? How about your experiences, good and bad, regarding building a new pond?

Regards,
Ken


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Hi Ken thanks for the welcome. Short term goal is an irrigation source but I do want to put some fish in the pond. I had it made deeper and wider last year due to some springs we uncovered while excavating. It's about 12 to 14 feet deep at the deepest part. I have attached a couple pictures.

My next questions will be about making sure I keep the pond healthy and what kinds of fish I should be thinking of.

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Jeff

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Nice looking pond... Well, to answer your question of what type of fish should I be thinking of, knowing what you'd like to get out of your pond is important. As is knowing what you are willing to put into it?

Are you willing/wanting to aerate your pond? Willing to feed your fish?


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