outside small pond

[Maryleet]

I've just put a 90 gal pond with a small waterfall and stream outside. The pond is preformed and has a max depth of 18". I live in S. Florida. I was considering a few goldfish. Does anyone have suggestions as to types and numbers of fish and plants.
Thanks

[Nuriel]

a group of black moors and a couple shubunkin would be fun...as for plants, get some hornwort or anachris for oxygen, and some water lilies or lotus. other underwater plants that you could consider are: water poppy, water nasturtium, water clover. For your border you will probably want some type of grass and umbrella palm, also iris, water cana, cattails, papyrus- for floating plants i suggest water lettuce, azolla, or water moss.
Have fun, you live in a great area for outdoor watetr plants so I am sure you see your pond flourish in no time at all!!!

[Gambusia]

If in S Florida you might try some platies or swordtails.

Colorful and suited to Florida's warm water temps during the summer.

[Maryleet]

Thanks for the input on types of fish. Now I am wondering what I should put on the bottom of the pond. Is sand, gravel or nothing at all best for the bottom of a plastic pond? It's turning out really nice. I especially like the waterfall we built. I am still trying to get my plants arranged and drip lines to everything. I will post a picture when it's finished.

[tricksterpup]

Thanks for the input on types of fish. Now I am wondering what I should put on the bottom of the pond. Is sand, gravel or nothing at all best for the bottom of a plastic pond? It's turning out really nice. I especially like the waterfall we built. I am still trying to get my plants arranged and drip lines to everything. I will post a picture when it's finished.

No sand or gravel needed. I keep small water ponds all the time. I just add my plants and bingo, that is it.
jim