I am not an expert but I am a fan of diversity. IMHO lots of different critters in a pond and not all want the same habitat. You can add more trees later if you think you are light. Have fun with it. For me, putting structure in is a lot of fun. You can really get creative! Cool plants, rock piles, homemade.....

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