Ponds can come in many shapes, styles and sizes - but they can also perform different functions. In very broad terms there are three basic options:
- Traditional Garden Pond. The most adaptable option, as ultimately it has very few fixed criteria. Typically this type of pond will house fish such as goldfish and orfe (but it hasn't got to have fish) and will be well planted.
- Koi Pool. A fishkeeper's pool, as it is the fish that are the focus. Koi are large, coloured carp that have certain requirements that are usually better met with a proper koi pool, rather than a traditional garden pond. That said, a koi pool isn't only isn't only suitable for koi, as ultimatley such a pool is simply heavily stocked with fish and has few or no plants.
- Wildlife Pool. In reality, all pools will attract wildlife but if this is a primarly concern, then ideally a number of criteria should be met in terms of design and location. Many people believe that only native plants can or should be used, but this really needn't be the case. However, if the primary concern is to attract wildlife, to this end it is preferable not to add fish, including native species.
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