why did u remove pebbles, looked really cool.
I decided to prioritize hygiene over aesthetics, it did look cool, but I noticed that any kind of decorative fixture in the pond including pebbles and gravel becomes a trap for dirt and debris. Any kind of crevice created by any kind of immobile item becomes a place where poop and other matter hang out and mess up my otherwise crystal clear water.
I take great pride in my water being pristine and clear, poop is quickly blown into the intake of the two pumps by a power head that is positioned at the bottom of the pond.
I perform 30-50% water changes at least once a month. I feed by fish 1-3x a week, depending solely on my mood.
Currently my other 30" aro has been fasting for a month of two, just decided to go on a diet, as in he avoids food altogether, whereas before he could down 4-5 3-4" frozen fish at a time, we'll see how long it will last.