Welcome, PFV! Whereabouts in Texas are you?

I just want to clarify--is your pond 1 acre or 10 acres? That could change the advice Theo gave above.

What are your goals for the pond?

"Only after sorrow's hand has bowed your head will life become truly real to you; then you will acquire the noble spirituality which intensifies the reality of life. I go to an all-powerful God. Beyond that I have no knowledge--no fear--only faith."