UPDATE PICS: algae & new plant growth 6 weeks on with some close up shots

cascade ledge. my best feature of the build for me for the relaxing sound of running water, agitating and oxygenating the pool.

pool pic. the floor of the pond was covered with the stone floor look due to me not liking the idea of introducing any gravel into the area. gravel just harbours dirt, unwelcome bacteria, build up of their toxins, which is awful scum to be kept in the water section really and the unnecessary (must do) chore of having to rinse it all out with every water change which you need to do to keep the pool water in good condition for the toads welfare.

pool pic#2. algae allowed to grow now by the process of dabbing the pool area clean so as to not scrape any away from the floor or pool walls. natural food source for taddies if any spawned.

pic showing the growth spurt of the new plant from the moss carpet and how the moss is starting to spread and grow on the branch.

pool bank. i change the water level every now and then to see what bearing it has on the toads behaviour patterns. here shows my minimum level which i prefer for the look it gives to the pool area but find they like the level higher so they can bask on the bank half submerged. the subtle tones from the undercoat and paint then the ingrained colour from the algae is making for a nice stone effect pool bank now

thanks for looking

nic