Public domain.įish ponds are among the most popular artificial ponds, as they can be constructed and maintained to host all manner of fish for decoration and entertainment. Regardless of the type of pond or its desired purpose, all ponds have the potential to provide a safe haven for plants and wildlife as well as a calming aesthetic, and we’ve listed the most common types of ponds (and their most defining characteristics) below:ĭifferent Types of Man Made Ponds 1) Fish Ponds (Koi & Goldfish Ponds) Fish ponds are the most popular type of artificial pond, and can house various species, including koi, goldfish, sturgeon, and orfe. They can range in size from a few hundred gallons and only a few inches deep to spanning several acres and reaching many meters in depth.
Nowadays, most ponds, whether man made or naturally occurring, are typically used for either fish, wildlife, plants, decorative purposes, or all of those things. Some spiritual societies, like the Buddhists, have ponds outside of temples for bathing as well as spiritual cleansing and reflection.
Many ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians and Romans, used ponds to farm fish to feed their vast populations. Public domain.įor centuries, ponds have been utilized for all manner of things. 1.2.5 5) Mountain Ponds For centuries ponds have been used by various civilizations as food sources, representations of wealth, and even spirituality.
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