1920's Pond with Addition and Waterfall The circular part of the pond was built in the 1920’s, when my colonial revival style home was constructed. That section of the pond is eight inches deep. On the side I added a deeper section, which is 18 inches deep so that fish could better survive. I would have made it deeper but the building codes here allow for only 18-inch depth or it would have to be treated like a swimming pool and be fenced in.  I landscaped the pond area to match the surrounding garden, which is in the English cottage style.  A Laguna Maxflo 2400 filter, a Bioforce 500 pump and UVC service the 300-gallon pond.  The new artificial stone waterfall is made of fiberglass.  I do feel it needs more time to weather and better blend into the landscape.  The waterfall was added so that the pond could be seen from the rear patio.   At present eight-4 inch goldfish live in the pond with some frogs that appeared there one day.  We enjoy looking at the pond and hearing the sound of the waterfall.  It is nice to stroll around the garden and feed the fish.  Ponds are great focal points in the garden and they are a “hit” with visiting family and friends.  The “Today’s Pond Questions & Answers” newsletter is very informative and interesting.  Thank you for your service. Victor Ghiozzi Westchester County, NY =========================================== Want to see your pond featured here?  Send us one or two of your best pond pictures and we'll add them to the gallery.  pondpics@macarthurwatergardens.com =========================================== Back to Galleria Index - Click Here