Question
I have bought a property that has a tiny decorative pond with waterfall and sizeable filter. It looks as though a larger pond use to be in its place.
I plan to install this product: https://www.primrose.co.uk/500l-mayfly-preformed-pond-p-67263.html
I then plan to plant a mix of oxygenators and decorative plants (lilies) and then stock very lightly with some small, hardy goldfish.
Can anyone recommend what I should line the floor of the pond with? i.e. should I have part gravel, part soil, then let it settle? I am guessing that common garden soil and then small gravel to a thin depth is all that's required and then let the water clear before planting and adding fish
Answer
Keep it bare bottom and use pots for any plants that you add to it. Unless the pond is permanent like concrete and I would still be hesitant to suggest it, using a substrate in a pond is unnecessary and can be a complete pain to deal with. There are pots specifically made for pond usage that have slats or holes in them. IME, these are by far the best way to setup a pond with plants in it.
Answered By - Jestep