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Depth requirements for fish and plants
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Do plants and fish have depth requirements when placed in a pond?
Depth requirements for fish and plants
When planning a new pond that will contain plants and goldfish, surface area can be almost any size but the depth should be 12-18 inches.
Koi Carp require at least 6 to 8 feet of surface and, at least one section of the pond should be 2 ½ - 3 feet deep.
