The tank yard has had a large 1" to 2" river rock ground cover since I've lived here. It was used as a dog run. The hatchery fiberglass tanks have bottom plumbing and sit on cinder blocks for legs. To level the site, 5 yards of 1/4 inch #10 gravel (asphalt aggregate) was spread out to make a level base for the tanks and to cover the river rock.
The old rocks were uneven and would trap debris from fir and cedar trees.
The hatchery tank area with cinder block legs.
A row of cottage stones were added next to a side walk to contain the new gravel.
Got halfway through the pile.