Theron wrote If 8x4x2 is an accurate measurement of the the pond, you have
about
480 gallons.

Okay. With Theron's estimate you have a better
idea of your numbers.
Rule of thumb on rec.ponds is 20 gallons per smaller fish, goldfish, etc.
1,000 gallons to begin with for koi, then 100
gallons for each fish.
The more water per fish the more forgiving your pond will be and the less
stress on the ponder. Understocking is always better than overstocking.


k30a
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