What Should Be the Ideal Depth for Garden Pond ?

Two feet deep or less is best. Shallow pond contains less water volume, smaller pump capacity requirement, reduced running cost and much safer if you have children running around. Simple logical reasoning. The pond at Kayu Manis Resort, Bali (see photo) has less than 1 foot depth of water.

2 feet of water provides enough space for fishes and aquatic plants to grow comfortably. Anything deeper is not necessary. At this depth, there are ample light penetration and good oxygen concentration. Aquatic animals tend to grow in direct proportion to pond surface area rather than depth. Why stick to 6 feet then? Koi enthusiasts favour deep pond as they claimed that koi are healthier in such depth. The rate of growth of fishes either at 2 feet or 6 feet has small significant difference. Efficiency of fish growth very much in direct proportion to fish density and feeding in pond.

Well, if you have difficulty understanding such technicalities, just jump into your pond and if you are still standing with your underwear dry......you might have the right water depth in your pond. Congratulations!