Fish Ponds

Water features enhance any garden, and the addition of fish brings interest and natural beauty. But do your research; adding fish to your water feature takes a little planning, as they'll need sufficient space to swim and might mistake some aquatic plants as a snack.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory: Aquaculture Hobbyist Links

UF/IFAS Publications

• Backyard Habitat Ponds
• Basic Principles of Landscape Design
• Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) Disease
• Species Profile: Koi and Goldfish (PDF)
• Water for Wildlife

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Fountains
• Landscaping for Wildlife
• Water Gardens
• Water Lilies

Other Sites

• Aquatic Garden Pond and Pool Construction--Clemson Extension
• Creating a Garden Pond for Wildlife--Oregon State University Extension Service (PDF)
• Maintaining Your Garden Pond--Washington State University Extension
• Urban Water-Quality Management: Wildlife in the Home Pond Garden--Virginia Cooperative Extension