Where to place a goldfish pond

Man dragging trolley with goldfish in water

If you have a yard or garden, and wish to add a decorative pond, one of the first things you must consider is where to place it. 

Location is a huge factor in the success of an outdoor pond and depending on where you decide to place it can influence its ecology in different ways.

Choosing the correct location can make the act of keeping a pond a much easier and more enjoyable experience. 

However, different setups may have different requirements, so the first thing to consider is what type of pond you wish to keep.

The location can limit what you may be able to put in your pond. Factors such as pond size, light intensity, wind/inclement weather and depth can all decide what you can keep in your pond, and how much maintenance you will have to perform.

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Goldfish know their classical music!

Cartoon of a goldfish dressed as a music conductor

Here’s some surprising information for you! Did you know that goldfish can be trained to tell the difference between different pieces of classical music?!

We’ve already debunked the three-second memory myth and explained that goldfish can hear sound. Well now, researchers have successfully trained a group of goldfish to tell their Bach from their Stravinsky!

Read on to find out how they did it…

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Water Wisteria

Water Wisteria plants in an aquarium

Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) is found in its natural habit in the marshlands of the Indian subcontinent. Confusingly, it is not related to the land-based plant of the same name. Wisteria has attractive lacy-looking leaves, which range in color from light to dark green. The color of your plant depends on your tank conditions. Wisteria … Read more

Water Sprite

Water Sprite

Water Sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides) is an aquatic fern found in many places around the world. It’s often found rooted in muddy areas on the floor of lakes and ponds.

It is a soft leaved green plant with numerous fronds, which make for perfect cover for smaller goldfish and newly hatched fry.

While Water Sprite is usually planted into the substrate of the tank, it can also be left floating freely.

The plant has a fine and delicate root structure and gets its nutrients from the water rather than the substrate. It generally grows to around a foot tall.

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Java Fern

A bright green Java Fern plant on a black background

The Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus) is an amphibious plant from Southeast Asia, which grows in the wild along the banks of streams and rivers. It is equally happy fully submerged, or projecting partially out of the water.

It is one of the most visually appealing plants to include within the goldfish tank, with long, flat leaves in a mid-green shade that grow to around 8” tall.

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Duckweed

Duckweed

Duckweed (Lemnoideae) is the most commonly chosen floating plant within goldfish tanks. Duckweed comes in a variety of sizes, from under a millimetre up to the size of lily pads.  It’s easily recognisable, with bright green leaves floating on the surface of the tank. The plant grows in many parts of the world, including America, … Read more

Amazon Sword plants

Amazon Sword plant

Amazon Sword, “Sword Plant”, or “Echinodorus bleheri”, is a hardy plant that originated in the Amazon basin. It was first used as an indoor aquarium plant in Brazil in the early 20th century. One of the most popular aquarium plants, it will thrive in both tropical set ups and cold-water goldfish tanks. However, the Amazon … Read more