Hey Everyone,
Thanks again for your wonderful advice. I have several plans for the pond which, once in place, I will take pictures and post here. One neat project is a point well that I'm driving about 40 yards away from the pond. I'm going to pump water into the pond to hopefully maintain a constant water level. I'm also going to plant some water lilies and other plants to beatify the pond and provide cover for the fishkies. IF you are interested, here is my other thread on pondboss...
A Bunch of Other Questions I can't tell you the exact temp of the pond, but I can tell you that even during HOT weeks in the summer it is COLD. The first two feet are usually pretty warm, but below that it is REALLY cold, which is the only evidence I have that the pond is spring fed. I'll get a thermometer to monitor the temp.
I know that brookies get pretty ill when it's warmer than 68F but I'm curious about the OPTIMAL temp for them during the summer.
Also, I take it that my bucket idea is okay?
Thanks again for all of your help. If you have anything else to add/share about my situation please let me know.
