Starting a Minnow Pond: Food, Plants, and Supply Sources

Assumed Species

Fathead/rosy red minnows (easiest, author’s favorite). See rosy red minnow guide.

Feeding

Omnivorous—eat flakes, pellets, algae, insects, detritus. No special diet needed.

Plants

Any pond plants work. See plant guide. Author’s 153‑gal minnow pond at mypond3.htm.

Supply Sources (US)

• Aqua‑Mart
• That Pet Place
• Drs. Foster & Smith (affiliate link on author’s site).

Bottom Line

Minnows are low‑maintenance; focus on water quality and plant cover.