If I were going to start from ground Zero I would buy Mike Otto's book Just Add Water. It will answer questions that you may never find out that you need to ask.

And, there is an entire section here on pond building.

Last edited by Dave Davidson1; 05/25/15 06:00 PM.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP