All depends on the size of your property and how much space you want to devote to the pond. I would visit a local pool and pond shop and check out the options. Ponds to take a bit of work and maintenance, something to consider especially if you plan on adding fish or frogs to the pond.
Your pond should be whatever size fits in the space you are installing it. It should be large enough to accommodate any plants, fish, etc that you are planning to have...but not too large for you to be able to maintain it easily. The larger the pond, the more work it will typically be. You will also need larger pumps, etc to operate it.
Also think about electric costs. To power the pump that runs our waterfall is about $150-200 a month. We have a 7,500 gallon pond with comets, kois. And ask about maintenance costs. Keeping algae at bay, water clear, etc. we have about 100 fish and food is an additional cost. Plus gadgets to keep herons, mink and raccoons out if you have fish. But for us, it's worth it!
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All depends on the size of your property and how much space you want to devote to the pond. I would visit a local pool and pond shop and check out the options. Ponds to take a bit of work and maintenance, something to consider especially if you plan on adding fish or frogs to the pond.
Your pond should be whatever size fits in the space you are installing it. It should be large enough to accommodate any plants, fish, etc that you are planning to have...but not too large for you to be able to maintain it easily. The larger the pond, the more work it will typically be. You will also need larger pumps, etc to operate it.
The size really depends on how much maintenance and upkeep you are willing to commit to. Small and well-maintained beats large and messy every time.
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Also think about electric costs. To power the pump that runs our waterfall is about $150-200 a month. We have a 7,500 gallon pond with comets, kois. And ask about maintenance costs. Keeping algae at bay, water clear, etc. we have about 100 fish and food is an additional cost. Plus gadgets to keep herons, mink and raccoons out if you have fish. But for us, it's worth it!
I created a small waterfall in a 4x6x6 and I'm getting lots of algea even
though I have water running all the time and gave it a bit of chlorine. Trying
to clean off my rocks I knocked the rocks off kilter and have been trying
to readjust my waterfall for a while now. Any solutions?