I can easily see the bottom step on the ladder when it's down. (At least 18") The water seems "stained" hard to describe. I need to mow again too. Ha
12 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep. RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (decreasing), SMB, and HSB (only two have been seen in 5 yrs) I think that's about all I should put in my little pond. Otter attack in 2023.