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You could secure poles or posts around the box corners. Then put up greenhouse shade cloth for a roof. It's super affordable and would give shade to cut algae but still allow plants to grow. A roof would also help prevent predators from seeing the pond. Grow some flower vines up the posts , poles for a pretty look. https://a.co/d/07b6xjHY