Creating Koi Fish Garden Pond - Important Tips
Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
by Tanya Turner
Do you plan to install a koi fish pond? Having these Gergeous fish in your garden is an interesting hobby and it is not as time and money consuming as you might think. With the proper pond maintanance koi have a long life span sometimes getting up to a metre long. Follow these suggestions to make your fish pond properly so your koi will live long and happy life. Depth is important
Make your pond as large as you can
Small ponds are not suitable for koi. Remember, with time your fish will multiply and grow and they will need a lot of room. 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 big backyard pond from the start than rebuild it later. About ten thousand gallons is considered decent space for a backyard pond with fish , bigger would be even better.
Use fish pond heater in December-February
Unlike tropical fish, koi are adapted to cold; however you should never let your pond freeze to the bottom. Installing a proper heater for backyard ponds will always keep an opening in the ice. Also keep in mind, that koi only grow when the water is warm, so with a heater your fish will grow faster
Plan 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 can be very beneficial - not only they add beauty to the overall look of your pond, but they also provide shade for the fish. However, you should avoid building your koi pond in aria with many trees. Cleaning a fish pond of fallen leaves is a nightmare.
Protect your pond from preditary birds
There are many birds of prey that will enjoy eating your koi. Don't give them the opportunity; plan your pond location so it is possible to cover it with a bird net.
Keep insecticides away from your pond
When planning your pond keep in mind that you should not use any insecticides or herbicides so they can get into the wate. Even a small amount of common garden poison can kill your beautiful fish.
Koi fish pond acsessories that you might need
Several accessories are absolutely essential for a healthy koi pond. Ideally you will have to invest into a water pump, filtration system, pond water aerator and an ultraviolet sterilizer. If the water in your pond is not moving, your fish might get sick and eventually die. Koi pond filtration systems are expensive, so to save you can make your own homemade filters.
Tanya Turner is an owner of Koi Fish Ponds.org where you can find information about garden koi fish ponds as well as tips for building backyard ponds
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