A makeshift pond has been reborn beneath a leaky New York City fire hydrant in Brooklyn. The pond, which was originally formed when the hydrant carved out a shallow pool in broken concrete, has been replaced with a new makeshift aquarium made of waterproof liner, bath tiles, concrete blocks and gravel. Volunteers hope to outfit the aquarium with a solar-powered …
An urban pond beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant has been replaced by a new makeshift aquarium. The pond was formed by a stream from the hydrant and has been expanded and decorated by Brooklynites. Volunteers hope to install a solar-powered filtration system and a heating system to replace the existing battery-powered system.
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