Ask A Scientist© Zoology Archive

name       tyler
status     student
age        7

Question - We have just put a small pnod in our back yard. Ther are
some water plants in there now. What should we do before we can put fish in?


Wait at least a few weeks for the silt to settle. Ideally the pond should
have some water entering and leaving. If it is a very small pond you might
consider rigging up something to aerate the pond home supply stores like
Home Depot sell reasonably priced water pumps for small ponds. Much of the
success with your fish will also depend on what fish you choose. good luck

Peter Faletra
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