Okie, I second what Lusk said. Perfect Ponds is invaluable when you are trying to get started. Mike Otto is the best I've seen when it comes to building a home for fish. Lots of people can push dirt to water cows but you need something a little, maybe a lot, different when you're looking forward to permanently altering your landscape. You can either enjoy it for years or be chapped for years.

I might add to what Bob said. Think about buying the last dozen or so Pond Boss magazines. Mike Otto has been doing a monthly article about pond building.

You will find that these will be the least expensive part of the process. Something like "measure twice and cut once".

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