The pump is on the far side of the tank and will be hidden behind a tree. The tree will be formed out of half round bark panels and will be hollow all the way to the bottom of the tank. I will be able to reach in and disconnect the hose and lift the pump out when it needs servicing. The pump and flow have been tested and it will have no problem with this. I still need to pick up the bark as the two stores I have been to only sold the smaller sizes. Still looking...