and the water turns the funny color within 10 minutes of flushing. The toilet is used regularly, but is closest to the septic clean-out pipe where the other two toilets are on the far side of the house.

also research any garden clubs in your area and consult with local master gardeners. The would be able to give you some ideas.

plants. The plants keep the water cooler and shade the water so that algae doesn't grow. We found this out the hard way after many days of draining the pond and scrubbing the liner. Fish will nibble on the plant roots, so it isn't necessary to feed them. Duck weed is like a salad bar for koi. They can eat it completely, so I would get water hyacinths or lilies, etc. instead. Consult with people who sell pond equipment, plants, fish, etc. They are the experts and a great resource, especially if you are doing the work yourself.

particular brand that will clean without scratching the surface.

grubs will eliminate the moles.

too hot, it would go off until it cooled down. Check the wattage maximum for the socket.