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Building a Garden Pond for Koi Fish

Posted November 21st, 2008 by admin

Did you concider installing a koi fish pond? Bringing these Gergeous koi in home pond is an interesting hobby and it is not as hard as you might think. If you do the right things decorative koi fish live for several year and even decades and get very big in size. Follow these tips to plan your  garden pond for fish    properly so your decorative koi fish will live long and happy life.

Make your pond deep

Depth of your fish pond is very important. You pond should be at least 4 feet deep, however it is much better to give your fish six or even 8 feet deep pond. This will ensure that your koi are safe from raccoons, pet kitties and other animals who can empty your pond. Deeper fish pond also helps to keep water cool in hottest days

Give them sapce

Small ponds are no good for koi. Remember, with time your fish will multiply and grow and they will need some space. Also there are so many color variations of koi, that later you will probably want to get other varieties. So it is better to create a large backyard pond from the start than rebuild it later. About ten thousand gallons is considered decent space for a   koi fish pond , bigger would be even better.

Heat the water in colder months

Unlike tropical fish, koi don’t suffer much from cold; however you should never let your pond freeze completely. Installing a proper heater for backyard ponds will always keep an opening in the ice. Also keep in mind, that like most fish koi only grow when the water is warm, so with a heater your fish will grow faster

Give some shade for your koi

When selecting a spot for your pond, make sure it is out of direct sun. Also keeping water plants like water lilies in your pond makes sence - not only they add beauty to the overall landscape, but they also provide shade for the fish. However, you should avoid building your koi pond under trees. Cleaning a fish pond of fallen leaves is a nightmare.

Keep the birds away

There are many birds of prey that would eat your koi. Don’t give them the opportunity; plan your pond location so it is possible to protect it with a bird net.

Insectocides can kill your koi

When planning your pond keep in mind that you should not use any insecticides or herbicides near the water. Even a small amount of common garden poison can kill your beautiful fish.

Pumps, filtration systems and other fish pond accessories

Several accessories are needed for a healthy koi pond. Ideally you should get a water pump, filtration system, pond water aerator and an ultraviolet sterilizer. If the water in your pond is still, your fish might feel unwell. Koi pond filtration systems cost a lot, so to save you can make your own homemade filters.

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