How can I cover ( in a cute way ) my pond pump?
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I personally prefer submerged pumps that are housed in a professional grade pond skimmer. However if you have a large and unsightly pressure/ bead filter I would use plantings or fake rocks meant to hide such things. I like to naturalize things so I personally wouldn't want a wooden structure but thats just me.
here is a video explaining the skimmer system:
https://youtu.be/h4I8LFOlnOY
and here is a link for the faux rocks. We personally buy them from Garden State Koi because they are an amazing and knowledgeable distributor and they have great customer service:
http://www.airmaxeco.com/water-garden-and-feature-supplies/aeration/water-garden-aeration-accessories/airmax-truerocks
garden state koi:
http://www.gardenstatekoi.com