Dede's pond is the largest of the group because it was the last one to be installed. We knew from experience that we wanted the largest pre-formed pond we could find. It is a whopping 270 gallons and the fish really enjoy the extra room. Dede started her pond in July of 2001. She purchased 6 "feeder" goldfish & two small 3 inch white koi to begin with. Can you say bio overload? One of the originial koi and 2 of the goldfish made it through the initial startup period and were soon joined by "Pudgepot" - a fancy Lionhead goldfish. These four fish were joined by Survivor from Cy's pond and Beau & Bubbles from Michele's pond. Pudgey stayed outside the entire summer in the pond but now resides in his own aquarium. Fancy goldfish do not have the proper metabolism to be left outdoors during the winter.

We will post pictures of all the residents as soon as the tempature warms enough to bring the fish out from their tunnels. Dede has two sections of pvc pipe in the bottom of her pond to provide a hiding spot from predators and they have been hibernating inside the tunnels since the cold weather started. They are snug and secure and settled in until spring.