> For that reason, the four-foot goldfish pool I imagined became an > approximately 6x19 foot pond with two sections, a one-step waterfall > between and a bigger waterfall at one end. It works great with VERY > little maintenance.<
So. . . with the waterfalls, I'm assuming there's a circulation system in place? If so, that will help maintain water quality quite a bit. Virginia -- Can you clarify: Are we talking about a ornamental pond, or a farm pond? Is there a synthetic liner in it, or a dirt/clay bottom? Is there a pump which circulates or aerates the water in it? With the size you gave of 35' x 50', it could be either a very large ornamental pond, or a small farm pond. I was thinking and commenting from the standpoint that you were talking about a natural farm pond, but maybe not???? -- Renee M. in Michigan