Practical Fishkeeping Magazine Easy Ponds Special Issue

Pondkeeping has a long history, from the days when monks would keep them to hold fresh food fish, through its evolution to the ornamental designs of the modern day.

Anyone can keep a pond — compact designs mean that in some cases you don’t even need a garden any more! Whether you own a stately
home and fancy something for swathes of ornamental carp, or if you
want a nature pool at the back of the garden to attract and sustain the
local wildlife, all you’ll need is a little creative use of space, tools to
dig the ground with, and a simple life support system to keep everything happy.

We’re here to guide you through the basics of pond installation and
care. In this guide you’ll cover many of the bases, like how to
build one, how to provide a safe home for fish, and how to deal with
the most common pitfalls.

So why not have a stroll around your garden right now? I bet there’s at least a few feet that’s going spare...