Question
I HAVE NEVER OWNED A POND BEFORE AND WANTED TO GET A SMALL ONE THAT IS JUST BIG ENOUGH FOR SOME FISH AN PLANTS. I WAS THINKING ABOUT BUYING A PRE-MANUFACTURED ONE ANDWAS WONDERING IF IT WAS A GOOD CHOICE

Answer
That is a personal choice.  If you want fish and plants, I suggest buying a liner and digging a pond to suit your particular yard and tastes.  Most people wish their pond were bigger; almost none wish it was smaller.  Pre-fabbed ponds are more expensive than a liner but easier to install since they're a hard shell.  Few pre-fabbed ponds are deep enough to over winter animals in the pond in areas that have winters.  Check out my web site at http://www.fishpondinfo.com/pond.htm for more on ponds.

Good luck!

Robyn