When it comes to maintenance of fish pond, a lot of people fail to take care of it the right way. But, it is no ordeal if you start the process on the right note from the very start i.e. from the stage of digging the pond in the right place and right manner. Digging it at the perfect place may immediately cut down on maintenance problems and the frequent headache that it gives. Do not make the mistake of digging a pond below a tree as you'll end up spending your time and energy in keeping the pond clean of all the dirt and fallen leaves from the tree. Here are a handful of simple upkeep suggestions for the same.