Stuff just stacks on itself. The first thing that crosses my mind when I see it on a pond's surface 100% is, how thick is the mat. I have opened a 3 foot by 3 foot hole and have it closed in a couple of minutes. That is a self realization you are way up excrement creek and paddleless. Wineries are calling, wine barrel ponds, planters and fountains. Get to check on my FHM fry also. Yesterday curlyleaf pondweed, matted on the surface. Would almost prefer duckweed to that. Had a pond drop over 2 1/2 feet in 5 weeks. None of my others are close. I know it's a pain but I like photos of rigs I may use someday. If I could drag a long enough boom across a pond I could stack the stuff, but intake to the pump is the how to?