WOW!!! I can't believe how much time, $$ and effort I have put in to giving the fish a place to do the Wild Thing. I added a layer of course sand over the much shallow areas. I put about 4" of course sand in the middle of the pond and on both the north and south banks. I did it for the fish, but I think it will make swimming more enjoyable as well. The fish consultant recommended 6", but I only went with 4" - the fish will just have to get used to it!!!
Pic of the sand prior to being spread...
I plan to stock the pond with LMB, HSB, BG and GSF. I understand the bass will use the sand, but what about the bream? Do I need to add some beds of gravel for them to do their thing as well or can they make due in the sand. I was unable to find sand with any gravel in it. What I purchased was what the trucking company called "concrete sand".
