How do fish in a small pond (or anywhere for that matter) survive?

How do fish in a small pond (or anywhere for that matter) survive?
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I am no expert in this area, but here is what I thought of. Unlike your goldfish pond, ponds in the wild have a variety of organisms that provide stability. They are small ecosystems. The waste of some organisms provides food for others Aren’t most ponds connected to streams? The streams could help with temperature regulation. Streams Into the pond could be a source of nutrients, and streams that take water out of the pond could help remove debris.
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