woow, its been a long time since ive been on aquarium advice and thanks you guys, my sw tank is doing great!!! this is a great question. i am going to build a pond as soon as the government sends me some money, lol! i found a kit on ebay thats decently priced, but i have a few questions that may be silly, do you have to cycle a pond??? how long after i add water do i add the plants??