Short story:
Moved into a house where the pond wasn't run in 4 years. Cleaned it free of dead animals / batteries / garbage / etc and now LOVING it. Wife originally wanted to fill it in, but I am glad I didn't. I got caught up in the hobby and now I am building a 4500 gallon pond next to it.
Before:
During:
8 Months Later (from 1st pic):
Moved into a house where the pond wasn't run in 4 years. Cleaned it free of dead animals / batteries / garbage / etc and now LOVING it. Wife originally wanted to fill it in, but I am glad I didn't. I got caught up in the hobby and now I am building a 4500 gallon pond next to it.
Before:
During:
8 Months Later (from 1st pic):