How much water is needed

[Sea born]

So I currently have a 10x5x3 pond in my backyard but want to have an alligator gar, rtc, 2peackock bass, and a large mouth bass. How much bigger should I make the pond?

 

[Dloks]

I’ve seen people kept them in worst conditions

 

[tlindsey]

So I currently have a 10x5x3 pond in my backyard but want to have an alligator gar, rtc, 2peackock bass, and a large mouth bass. How much bigger should I make the pond?

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I assume you live where it stays warm. If not the PBass won't survive. Gator Gar have been recorded to get over 5 ft. but the dimensions would be fine for the others.

 

[Sea born]

Welcome aboard


I assume you live where it stays warm. If not the PBass won't survive. Gator Gar have been recorded to get over 5 ft. but the dimensions would be fine for the others.

I live in Texas so yaeh the weather stays pretty warm I am a little concerned for winter though looking for a heater

 

[fish_dude199]

Dude do not put the p bass and the large mouth together they will not get along,ust take the p bass indoors.

 

[MrsE88]

3ft deep?
When it comes to ponds always go the biggest you possibly can. You’ll never regret going big.

And the deeper you make it the more stable the water temp will be.

 

[Chicxulub]

Consider any gar other than the gator

 

[Sea born]

Thank you for the advice makes my plan feel a bit more clear

 

[bobblehead27]

Thank you for the advice makes my plan feel a bit more clear

Where at in Texas? I just transferred to Houston area.

 

[Elite Aquatics of KY]

Just in general i would go as large as you can comfortable make it. Your stocking options will increase all the way around then!