"Phil" wrote in message
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Hi,

I want a pond badly but the only spot I have gets about 3-4 hours of
sun per day and there is a large maple tree which will cover most of
the pond area. I know that falling debris (I'm prepared to net the
pond during the appropriate seasons) from trees and the limited
aquatic plant selection will be a problem but are there any other
problems that may arise with a pond in the shade? Will fish/koi be
happy? Algae problems? Any real important plants that are needed which
won't live in such conditions?

Does anyone have a pond in a shaded area?

Is this a pipe dream or a possibility?

Thanks Phil

ps. I'm in zone 5 Northern NJ.

My two main ponds only get the sun in late afternoon.
I have never had a problem with algae and the water is always clear. The
temperature remains pretty stable over a 24hr period and I do not lose much
water through evaporation.
I have numerous plants growing profusely ( some more than others) in the
ponds and around the edges.
The Koi are very active and only slow down when the sun gets to them in late
afternoon.
I think having a pond in the shade, or partial shade, is a big advantage.
Go for it !
Koiles.