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In the UK we have patio ponds (I guess you guys might call them deck ponds?). They are clear sided with wood or metal frames and sit above ground so you can see in. Would that be a better solution? I don't own one nor have I really looked into them, just seen them on sale at my local aquatic store, so they might be complete junk for all I know lol