Thank you. About 10 years ago, I found a pond kit marked way down at the end of the season. I was jubiliant, and bought it. The next spring, I dug a hole and set it up. UGH. That was just the beginning of the costs! I eventually had to buy a better pump and filter etc. But we do love it. These goldfish do just fine year-round (we do cover the pond) and they usually produce about one baby per year. I love to look at it. And I have a hydrangea from my sister's funeral planted next to it. I like to sit out there.