Building a Garden Pond for Koi Fish

Would you like to have a water pond for koi fish? Having these Gergeous decorative fish in home pond is very rewarding and it is not as complicated as most people imagine. If you do the right things decorative koi fish can live for decades getting really huge - the bigger ones are of the most value. Follow these tips to plan your  garden pond for fish    properly so your koi fish will live and make you happy for a long time.

Make your pond deep

Depth of your fish pond is crucial. You pond should be at least 4 feet deep, however it is best to give your fish six or even 8 feet deep pond. This will ensure that your fish are protected from raccoons, household cats and other animals who love a fish dinner. Deeper fish pond also helps to maintain water temperature in hottest days

Make your pond as large as you can

Small ponds are not appropriate 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 buy additional fish. So it is better to create a large pond from the start than rebuild it later. About ten thousand gallons is suitable for a   koi fish pond , bigger would be even better.

Heat the water in colder months

Unlike tropical fish, koi are adapted to cold; however you should never let your pond freeze all the way. Installing a proper garden pond heater 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

Give your fish shade

When selecting where to place your pond, make sure it is out of direct sunlight. Also keeping water plants like water lilies in your pond are a good idea - not only they add beauty to the overall design, 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 love to steal your koi. Don’t give them the opportunity; plan your pond location so it is possible to cover it with a net.

Keep insecticides away from your pond

When designing 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 make sick and possibly kill your beautiful fish.

Koi fish pond acsessories that you might need

Several accessories are needed for good health of your fish. Ideally you should get 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 pricey, so as an alternative you can make your own homemade filters.

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