Thanks guys.

Goals: Clarity and lack of surface algae (I don't mind fish being in pond, but fishing is not technically allowed). One other goal, an aeration system with as little maintenance as possible.

Our chemical applicator gave us the following depth guide (let me know if it needs to be more detailed):
The west pond had a depth of 3 to 3.5 feet along the south road portion, with the main part of the west pond ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 feet. The East pond has a depth of 1.5 - 2 feet in the front portion near the road, with a depth of 2.5 feet near the working fountain to 3.5 feet along the middle of the East pond. When we started to come around the corner of the East pond to the back area, the depth dropped down to 2-2.5 feet around where the tree hangs over the pond.

Electrical is available at the south end of the ponds as well as at the center. Currently, no electrical on the north end.

Turnkey probably makes most sense, but also curious about DIY.

Last edited by SwedishPimple; 10/13/15 02:44 PM. Reason: Added Goal