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interesting newbie article
I too am very new to all of this. I read a very interesting newbie article
once which said "Figure out how many fish your pond can support - then start with 1/10th that." Also read "Pond keeping is not a science it is an art". Ponding is not a formula. There are just too many variables which can frequently change making each pond it's own little learning experience. You will make mistakes - that's a given. Start slowly and your mistakes wont cost you nearly as much in time, money and satisfaction. The bigger the cushion to start the less the bruise in learning. Get to know your pond, your filter, your fish, your unthought of problems. Quarantine all new fish and plants before adding new problems to your pond. Don't start with feeders. These things and more will help to keep new problems from becoming a string of disasters. I say this having not done most of these things, but I sure would do it differently if I had a second chance. Things will be just so much more controlled and happy for everybody and everything. I suspect there are some 'fast track' people who could also add their disasters - but they're no longer ponders. Yes I think the 1000+ rule is probably overstated. I have already seen several EXPERIENCED ponders who have broken it. But if you are soliciting advice and INEXPERIENCED this is probably a very good rule. Start slowly and someday you will probably figure out how to 'break the rules' safely in your own pond with your specific variables, or figured out why you shouldn't. Or if you're like many in this group you'll have a bigger pond and altogether different issues. Bill Brister Austin, Texas |
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Newbie Bill wrote:
I too am very new to all of this. I read a very interesting newbie article once which said "Figure out how many fish your pond can support - then start with 1/10th that." Also read "Pond keeping is not a science it is an art". Ponding is not a formula. There are just too many variables which can frequently change making each pond it's own little learning experience. Good advice. I sure would do it differently if I had a second chance. You will! You're a member of the Porg collective now, and you can't stop at just one... Yes I think the 1000+ rule is probably overstated. I have already seen several EXPERIENCED ponders who have broken it. But if you are soliciting advice and INEXPERIENCED this is probably a very good rule. Absolutely. You can keep fish in what would seem to be impossibly crowded conditions if you keep the water condition immaculate. I expect none of us would actually be happy with that though, even if we didn't mind the extra work to keep on top of it. -- derek |
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