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Hello everyone,
I have been lurking for a couple of months trying to gain a little knowledge.
We just purchased a new place complete with a small (1/3 acre) pond. To my uneducated eyes, it appears to be in fair shape as far as clarity, fish health, dam, etc. Basically it just needs a little TLC. It has a homemade aerator/fountain that seems to work fine and a small dock that needs new decking. The fish seem to be well fed, but I don't think the previous owner was feeding them. There are at least 20-25 catfish in the 16-24 inch range and countless bream. I was told there were a few LM bass but haven't seen any yet. Oh, there are also a lot of small minnows or very young bream/bass.
I have already spent several hours just hanging around and observing things and I can already tell this pond is going to be my new favorite hobby.
I am sure that I will have countless questions as I learn about pond management and appreciate in advance all of your input.
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Welcome, SShovan! You've definitely found the right place to indulge in your new favorite all-consuming pasttime! You should get some pics of your pond posted. I'm in a kind of similar sitution, having just recently bought 30 acres with two ponds on it. Pretty much everything else has been put on hold while I spend time fishing, just sitting around observing, and planning on just how I'm going to make these ponds better! Again, welcome!
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Welcome to the forum... I am sure the forum will be glad to answer your questions as the come in!
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Hello SShovan and welcome to Pond Boss. I did the same thing as you did before I joined and posted my first post, I read pages and pages of threads. Owning a pond is a (mostly) fun journey. Congratulations on your new property and pond purchase. Thanks for joining in and posting, that's what this place is all about.
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"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives."
...Hedley Lamarr (that's Hedley not Hedy)
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Some upfront advice. Many of us have learned that hiding the costs from the Wife can be a mistake. They always find out and it ain't real pleasant.
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 Grandpa
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Some upfront advice. Many of us have learned that hiding the costs from the Wife can be a mistake. They always find out and it ain't real pleasant. OK Dave, what did you do recently?????????? Welcome to the forum SShoven! It's amazing how the water draws you in isn't it?
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Rex, I haven't done anything REAL recently. I'm scared to find out where a size 5.5 shoe fits..
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 Grandpa
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You're a blessed man Guv. My wife's shoes are a lot bigger!
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Some upfront advice. Many of us have learned that hiding the costs from the Wife can be a mistake. They always find out and it ain't real pleasant. Welcome aboard SS,as you can tell already,we give advice on all manner of things here. Personally,I dont hide it from the wife,I just do it before she knows about it.We dont have many really flat skillets at my house anymore,though.  
I subscribe Some days you get the dog,and some days he gets you.Every dog has his day,and sometimes he has two! 
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Welcome as well SS. These guys know what they are talking about. I hope your wife loves your new pond as much as you do.
HUSBAND AND CAT MISSING -$100 REWARD FOR THE CAT!
I subscribe too, but tried and failed at the fish logo.
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Fingerling
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dang and I was planning on getting married soon...
note to self check shoe size and avalability of frying pans... and previous conections to softball teams...lol
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