Fishman - there was really no need for your post blasting this site and some of its participants. It has done just fine since inception and I for one have received invaluable information from many of the post found here and the result is a healthy, balanced, well managed pond. A board is for dialogue exchange between adults - there are many ways to "skin a cat" and this includes pond management. Pond Boss magazine, books, and this site are the best tools available for pond management - I have used them all for 3 years with great results.