Wood deteriorates over time. PVC doesn't and you can get creative and build some sort of structure with it. I personally like rocks and cedar trees. Fish will usually hang in the upper 10 ft. of water but, in Texas, that can vary a lot during the summer.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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