can you put any type of stone or rocks around your pond or will some affect the water?

Answer 1

don't use lime or concrete as it will kill the fish. if the pond is new seal the concrete or if you are using a liner make shore the coping stones are aged well or sealed

Answer 2

One way to help recycling is to go to your local garage and take all there old 5 litre cans with waste oil in, These you can then paint green or brown, grey looks rather like slate.Place these round the edge of your pond Instant rocks! You could build a water fall also.There is one more bonus after a few days you will have this most amazing rain bow effect in the water.It will look fantastic with all the happy fish jumping about.Hope this has helped

Answer 3

Some types will affect pH. Limestone or marble can raise the pH, some types of sandstone will lower it.

It would be best to become familiar with the local geology if you are planning to use rocks you've found (or get advice from a geologist at a local college or university). If you're planning to buy, ask the folks at the garden center. Or stick with rocks that are pretty insoluble (granite is good - they make tombstones out of this because it doesn't react to the weather).

Answer 4

Limestone rocks will gradually dissolve with the mild acidity of the water so it will go a bit harder probably. So other types may be better.

Answer 5

Some fish need certain types a acidity and minerals in their water, which certain stones upset this balance. Research will be required.

Answer 6

any rocks would be ok, just make sure u clean the rocks with out and soaps. but, read this, rock will RAISE the pH in ur pond. just remember that.

Answer 7

some will dissolve, which will make the water more alkaline. rinse well in salt water first.
ponds because of their size will handle the change gradually.

Answer 8

you can put pretty much any rock except limestone or sand stone.

Answer 9

Seems like some here might could help you out better.

Answer 10

nope