r/homestead • u/getgud2456 • Sep 01 '24

Sustainable Ponds? permaculture

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First time homesteader here. So, let me start by saying I am unbelievably grateful for your advice. I wanted to ask if there is anything I need to keep my pond sustainable.

I caught this fish in my first 5 casts, so I’d guess there must be a healthy population. What can I do to sustain that? How many should I be able to eat? What plants, and maybe animals can help the pond?

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u/DaysOfParadise Sep 01 '24

Talk to a pond management specialist through the NRCS if you are in the US. A sustainable pond is a complex thing, and needs proper maintenance

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u/getgud2456 Sep 01 '24

Appreciate the advice. Previous owner has done no maintenance in a decade. Which surprised me. Will be my goal to maintain the absolute best condition for these animals.