"Oxymel of Squill" wrote in message
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a newly dug pond is a device for killing fish. Leave it a year to settle
and
sort out its own chemistry before introducing fish
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While I would not toss fish straight into a new pond, waiting a year is
IMHO, overkill. Once your pond is filled and the water is being circulated
through a proper filter, your water will be safe for fish within days to
weeks. A water test kit at this point is critical.

BV.