Accessories - There are several pieces of equipment or accessories that will help you in the care and management of the fish in you backyard pond. They come in a wide variety but here are some examples:

Nets - Occasionally, you may need to catch your fish. Hopefully, this will not be needed very often. The less you handle the fish, the better to avoid injury or damage.

Nets of all types are available but you need to consider the length of the handle and the size of the fish you will be catching. It is not easy to catch fish even in a relatively small pond so make sure that the net size is adequate to catch the type of fish that you are after. It is hard enough to catch them without having them jump out before you get them out of the water. 

Fish Shelters - Especially in shallow ponds, it is important to provide a place for the fish to escape from predators such as raccoons or great blue herons. Commercial wire shelters are now available or you can use a chimney flue pipe as a refuge for your fish. They will quickly learn to use them after they are placed in the pond.