Big Pond - Lots of Rocks. Here are some pictures of a beautiful pond sent in by Mr. Dalton Wilbanks, director of facilities of The Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, South Carolina. Judy Gardening Deck View Lower Pond Pier Upper Pond Upper Waterfall "Hi Brett, The top pond has 4000 gallons and the bottom pond has 400 gallons and is the home of 50 +or- Koi fish (Most are small because the pond is new) and some other fish that were born in the pond (From eggs that were on plants we put in the pond) and a couple of bottom sharks (To eat algae). We have 6 or 8 Koi that are about 24" long now and as all the fish get larger we will have to thin them out. We tried to buy one of each variety. We are teaching the fish to eat out of our hand. I will try to send some pictures of the fish. We built a cave so they can have refuge from Sun and Predators and they love it so much that they stay in there a lot. We used a peace of slate (Like used on pool tables) and cut a hole in the middle to put a water lily that covers the slate on top and put rocks around the edge for a real nice effect. The fish get under the slate and feel safe. We have bonsai trees, Japanese maples and many other plants around the pond and hope to finish the landscape, with nature trails etc. this next year. With the large bolder that we like to sit on and dinning table set there is not a spot around the pond that doesn't have a great view. We have become members of the South Carolina Koi and Water Garden Society and made many friends, so we have enjoyed the pond experience very much. Please include my wife Judy for she was very much a part of building this project. Thanks for all the info that you give us on pond maintenance and have a great day." - Dalton Wilbanks == Thanks for the great pictures! =========================================== Want to see YOUR pond featured here?  Send us several of your best pond pictures (digital please) and every month, we'll feature the best pond that comes in.  Don't be shy - even if your pond is small, we like 'em all! Just send your pictures to us at info@macarthurwatergardens.com ===========================================

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