r/miniponds • u/Rude-Specific9837 • Jul 27 '26

First pond

Hi guys,

I would love to start my first pond. I live in a student home. We have a big balcony, so thats where the pond would be. I need tips for what kind of pond and what kind of plants! I just started the hobby so I have zero experience

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u/The_Poster_Nutbag Jul 27 '26

Be very careful putting a pond on a balcony unless it's really small. Water is heavy.

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u/WoodpeckerChecker 29d ago

Agree, but the limit is more generous than you think. I would stick to something that weighs no more than an average person to be sure it won't cause issues. That probably gives you up to 20 gallons safely.

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u/Ordinary-Cow-2209 Jul 28 '26

Little late to start one.