Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations New pond

That's a good idea (on pumping) to fill the pond, but once the pond is full, have that well water splashing as it goes into the pond. It doesn't have any O2 in it, and it gets it by mixing with the air.

Another way to do it: Place some heavy plastic on the washed-out area and let the water run on top of that plastic. Remove the plastic once the pond is full. I did that with a thin roll of painters plastic. But, I only needed the plastic there for a day.

I'll let ewest comment on the stocking #'s since it's a southern pond.