"jel" wrote in message
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I bought a pre-formed 50 gal pond. I know nothing about ponds. Is there
a
good website with all the basics? I want fish, plants, good placement in
my
small yard.

Some suggestions...

....lurk here for awhile
....search google groups for archives of this group
....get just about any book by Helen Nash

Some comments...
....50 gallons will not be suitable for Koi, but you may be able to keep
minnows or Goldfish
....location is very subjective...you want some sun and some shade; pick a
place that you will enjoy being in when viewing your pond, look at your pond
from all angles to be sure you won't have any ugly views
....if you have fish you will need filtration, your plants may be enough,
maybe not
....your zone is important, zone will determine what you can have safely in
your pond.

BV.