Still ponds work fine, as long as they are not neglected with too much left to decompose in them. Once in a while rake out surplus leaves or plant foliage when it fades, by and large ponds settle down to their own healthy routine until something upsets them, for example too many fish or invasive plants, choking them.

Regards, andy
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