Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Creating habitat new pond habitat

Chris - welcome aboard amigo - you found the right place for your pondy questions.

I'm a SMB guy, not LMB - someone can come here soon to guide you more aptly, but I still like your ideas regarding the addition of rock. However, bear in mind 1-2" rock is pretty small and might be easily silted over or lend itself to less of a role than you intended if completely submerged by vegetation. If you have it on hand, by all means, I'd use it up! Yet, maybe it would serve better as base for larger rock? I like the thought of using larger limestone - say 6, 12, up to 24" in order to create habitat for crayfish, minnows, your LMB and BG fry, etc. If you create a few piles and fields they will be fishing hotspots for jig/pig and crankbaits.

Limestone is cheap around here [$20/T]and readily available in all sizes, but it's also a natural geological formation in these parts....you may have something cheaper and more abundant in your geo - any rock will do as it will likely outlive the life of the pond.

Do you have any pics? We love new pics from new pond owners! Tell us more!