On 25 Jun 2005 19:14:08 -0700, wrote:

The pump is at the bottom of my pond

This is an easy one (really it is) you get two mesh baskets and clam shell
them over the pump similar to this:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/koipond/photos/set1/09.jpg this gives a large
surface area, so very little pull from one general area. Plus in a week or
twos time the fry won't fit thru the openings of baskets. This also
protects your pump from clogging on large leaves, etc. ~ jan


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