Another non-pro here. Before I bot land for a pond, Bob Lusk advised me to get well water analyzed. Turns out I'll need gypsum treatment so I don't kill fish when I turn it on. Water analysis sounds over the top, but really is vital!

A second suggestion: If you turn off the well water, how much does the pond level drop? If more than an inch or so a day, and especially if more than 3 or 4 inches, I'd look for leaks. You may want to hold off buying expensive fish until this is checked out. Bentonite may be helpful in your case.

Best of luck!


7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160