Bigger is easier, at least to a point. Small bodies of water change
temperature and chemistry so quickly, which can be stressful for the fish.
Larger problems allow for more dilution of the wastes, so they don't jump as
quickly. Of course if the pond is much bigger, like deeper than you stand,
it makes it hard to get in and plant and fertilize the lilies.
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"AngieB" wrote in message
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On 7/3/04 4:24 PM, in article ,
"Jim and Phyllis Hurley" wrote:

Is a bigger pond really not that much more to take care of than a small
one?
I just worry about maintenance if we put in another.

Angie