On Wed, 7 May 2008 09:54:14 EDT, Derek Broughton
wrote:

I understand (no, probably better to say "recognize" - I don't really
understand) the concept of formal, unplanted, ponds, but I just can't
imagine actually _doing_ it :-)

Ditto. I'd still want a healthy growth of fuzz algae and a well planted
veggie filter as a back drop. Truthfully the coolest thing, imo, is seeing
the fish swimming in and out of the plants. ~ jan
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