Will the water level in the pond stay the same, or will it fluctuate during the year. If it will fluctuate, how much? There are different plants that do well submerged, partially submerged and others that do well in the capillary zone around the pond edge.

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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).