Hi. This is my first post on AC. Could someone direct me to info on the proper way to set up a small outdoor pond? I'm still in the preliminary planning stages. I'm not going fancy- I prefer a small pond that leans towards the "natural" approach {no pump}, but I'd like to do it the right way. Thanks.
interested in obtaining info on starting an outdoor pond
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First of all, welcome aboard to Aquaria Central Fish Forums! The members of AC wish you all the best, and we hope you enjoy your stay here. 
I am a little concerned about a small pond having no power, which in turn means no filter, heater (for the winter), and so on. If you were going for a large pond (5000+ gallons) then maybe you could get away with no filters or power. Even then, I would recommend some way to get a current in the pond. This is accomplished with a pump of some sort.
There have been several new posts lately right on this forum in regards to starting a pond. I won't find them each individually, but I encourage you to look at them. I also would like to point you into the direction of a pond website which teaches you ALL you need to know about ponds and their up keep.
FishPondInfo.com
I am a little concerned about a small pond having no power, which in turn means no filter, heater (for the winter), and so on. If you were going for a large pond (5000+ gallons) then maybe you could get away with no filters or power. Even then, I would recommend some way to get a current in the pond. This is accomplished with a pump of some sort.
There have been several new posts lately right on this forum in regards to starting a pond. I won't find them each individually, but I encourage you to look at them. I also would like to point you into the direction of a pond website which teaches you ALL you need to know about ponds and their up keep.
FishPondInfo.com