In the general sense bog is used to describe an area of the pond full to the
brim with marginal plants. These are plants with their feet underwater and
their foliage above water, like water iris, cattails and reeds. Water moves
freely in and out of this area.

In the real sense a bog is an area full of marginal plants which has no water
movement. The soil in a bog is more acid and it smells yukky. You probably
don't want a bog. I have a bog. You certainly don't want a labrador covered in
bog mud.

You have to know what kind of bog the webpages are talking about.

You can fill a clawfooted tub (which will be really cool!) all the way to the
top with water. Any marginal plants can sit up on bricks.
Lilies sit on the bottom and floaters float on the top.
You can put in a small fountain. The bell shaped fountain works best with
lilies.
As for fish I'd put in a couple rosie red minnows. They are fearless and very
active.
Or a couple fancy goldfish if your 'pond' will be safe from raccoons.
Just a few fish and lots of plants with fountain and you are set.
Don't even need a filter.
But you can build a filter around your pump. Someone will post that.

good luck and we'd love to hear how your project goes!

k30a
and the watergardening labradors
http://www.geocities.com/watergarden...dors/home.html