Glad you solved your coon problem Becky. Also, Elaine, that idea of using bridal veil for a cover is great. I will buy some and sew how ever many widths together to cover completely across my ponds and attach it to a frame to keep it taught. This year is being horrible for leaf drop and oak blossoms falling into ponds. I'm also considering a floating skimmer. Both ponds have good sized in ground skimmer on them with filtration medium inside above pumps but still need more help. Both ponds have turned brown again from all that oak debris in them.
When I finish painting my pool and deck I will get back outside and clean them up. I use summer blend and sludge remover but they are still a mess. Also, they need vacuuming.
Thanks much,
Bonnie