So I am really starting to plan for the pond we'll be *hopefully* building this coming spring, and I'd really like to have it be sustainable - i.e. solar powered. Is this possible? I've seen some solar powered pumps, but they are not quite what I'm thinking of since they ONLY work when the sun is out and on them. I'd need batteries to store solar power in to keep it running 24 hours and on cloudy days. Is this a realistic idea? If not, what is the best way to run electricity to a pond? I really don't want a power cord snaking across my patio and down the yard to where the pond will be. I could bury it, of course, once it's off the patio (nearest power supply is on the patio), but is that the best course of action? Really I do want to see about the solar power thing though. Just not sure where to start with that.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?