Welcome to the show Karl. Stick around as there is a lot more to a pond than digging a hole and adding water when your goal is to grow an 8 lb'er in 3 years, For me , my pond is a place to relax and get a little Pease from all that goes on and like you catch some 8 lb lmb. Look into getting the Pond Boss Magazine, lots of info there and it supports this forum. And ask away.