Originally Posted by Pond Star
So after years of unsuccessfully trying to stop a leaking pond, I am considering a pond liner (donations appreciated grin) - so my question is what are the downsides of a lined pond ? - like for instance - how do you compensate for a lack of not having a bottom like in a normal lake that produces insect life for small fish to feed on ?

You DO have a bottom. You are supposed to cover the liner with 12" or so of soil.

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