Does anyone else have their lotus in sand & clay only and have a low fish load?

Mine are in a 1,000 gallon pond with 5 goldfish and a few taddies that
haven't changed yet. They are potted pretty much in pure sand. Noticed I
have another bud today, 8 total with 3 open. ~ jan

See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

~Keep 'em Wet!~
Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
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