can i make a fish pond in my garden without using pumps,filters etc?

Question

ok lets forget the fish bit, how about a wildlife pond for insects, frogs, plants etc if so anybody got details, thanks

Answer 1

you can but you will end up with a stagnate algae pit

Answer 2

yes, but it will take some heavy research..... the balance between plants that are underwater that oxygenate the water, filtering plants, and shading plants must be nearly perfect.... and the size and number of fish must be kept in that balance as well... so if there's babies, they gotta go.... a nearby neighbor has a lily pond without pumps and filter... the lily pads nearly cover the pond in summer, to shade it... his goldfish are replaced each year with new ones of the exact number and size that works in the pond.....

if this seems tough, then spend the money and have the power run out to where you can use it.....

Answer 3

you can certainly make a fish pond without pumps etc.Don't make it too small and at least two feet deep so fish don't die in winter.Go to a good aquatic centre and ask advice about plants to suit. Good luck!

Answer 4

yes but it won't stay long and the fish won't stay healthy if you want a fish pond you do need filters and the pumps here a site that may help

Answer 5

Depends on how many fish you are going to put in. Do you want them to live in filfy water. How long cound you live in dirty drinking water? No air, ? Do you have trees overhead, and leaves. Would you swim in a dirty pool?

Answer 6

don't try it
its too freaking hard or otherwise you will have algeal blooms all in the water