Oxygenating Plants: Ludwigia Repens Wisteria (zone 8) Hornwort American Valisneria Sagittaria (zone 8) * These plants will only grow in up to 3' of water Required Bunches: 18" of depth 2 bunches 24" of depth 4 bunches 30" of depth 6 bunches 36" of depth 8 bunches over 3' of depth, Jungle Vallisneria Scavengers: Catfish - large natural ponds Snails (Trapdoor) Fish: 10" of fish @ 2' depth in unbalanced pond per square yard 15" of fish @ 2' of depth in balanced pond per square yard

Goldfish: Selective breed Comets Shubunkins Sarasas Fantails Orandas Black Moors Veiltails Rushes, reeds or plants growing up and out of the water don't affect the balance of the pond. 65% coverage of surface area with lilies or a combination of lilies and floaters. Too much coverage is just as bad as too little. Maintenance: Clean bottom Vacuuming Skimming Net for winter Predator Control: Snake Repellent Coyote Urine Hot wire Straight pond edges, no shelves Heron decoys Water Scarecrow