Bought a house with a pond

[Yellow River]

Thanks for the correction. Sorry the miss information.

 

[Mrk13p]

The seasons are definitely all there. Been here 21 years (my whole life) didn't have a snow day until like 7th grade. But in the years after that we had a few and one year the river (south umpqua) partially froze over! It's hasn't done that since. Some years the river gets crazy high from rain and what not and some years it doesn't go up as far. Summer's are always pretty similar. A few really hot weeks and sometimes a few weird rains in the summer. We're almost to the rainy season which is the worst time of year. Idk what part of Oregon you are in but I am interested in what people say about you having a pond around here

Im relocating to Tigard, 15 mins southwest of portland

im relocating to tigard, 15 mins sw of portland

 

[Mrk13p]

If your going to just have gold fish do DIY methods as best you can but if your going to have fresh water rays or expensive koi I'd recommend research further or doing it professionally. Structure consists of 45mm rubber lining(recommended carpet patting underneath). The patting is to help you avoid piercing from rocks you use to line the pond. Filtration is key not only for the success of your aquatic life but also for water clarity so you can enjoy your pond rather than just maintaining it. For the filtration I recommend a bio filter/waterfall because the water play helps oxygenate you pond. It is also lessens the amount of equipment you have to hide. A skimmer is key for maintenance and for your fish. Some leaves that fall into the pond may raise the pH levels too high for your fish and the skimmer can also be used for extra filtration by adding bio pads inside the components. That's the simplest I can break it down. Depending on the purpose of the pond the rocks you use make a difference the plants you use mater and the pond ground cover matter. For the bottom of the pond I recommend small pea pebbles to help the debree settle.

thanks for the response. Im gonna do a run of cheap goldfish first just to get my feet wet. Ive cared for fish all my life so the learning curve shouldnt be that hard. Im just really concerned of how much rain plays a part in the stability of the pond.