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Indoor Koi Ponds: Oops!

Oct 7th, 2011
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Most people think the holy grail of koi keeping (besides show-quality, healthy fish) is having an elegant outdoor water garden. But having an indoor koi pond or an indoor-outdoor pond is the ultimate koi delight. There can, however, be problems.

Koi take up a lot of space, so an indoor koi pond can be very expensive. More than that, though, koi are jumpers and splashers. So adding to the expense of construction and the loss of indoor floor space, there is the problem of keeping koi from either committing koi suicide by jumping out—or just splashing out a lot of water and ruining your floors.

One solution to preventing indoor water damage is to put a plexiglass railing (a low, clear wall) around your indoor pond, so you can see the fish but they can’t jump out or throw water on the floor. But some people prefer to get closer to their fish. Or just do not realize how messy koi can be. (more…)


Building the Best Koi Pond

Sep 2nd, 2011
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KOI POND UNDER CONSTRUCTION Image via Wikipedia

Ponds built for koi should be close to three feet or deeper to allow these larger fish enough space. In Japan, breeding koi has occupied a position between hobby and art form for more than two centuries A koi pond is different from a water garden because koi limit the amount of plant life available to be grown.

Koi do not hibernate and even though they can live through the cold months in the Pacific Northwest, I try to make their winter more comfortable. Koi is a drum shaped Japanese fish which can make your garden pond come alive with its vibrant colors and playful behavior.

If you are keeping koi then a smaller upper pool or plant protectors will be needed to keep them from eating the Anacharis. The rock and gravel Koi pond technology has been revolutionized with the Back Flushable Waterfall Filtration systems.

Most modern Koi are considered special if they reach 1 meter in length, and average age from 40 to 60years. Hybrid Koi Pond Kits that will reshape the pond and waterfall construction industry.


What Are the Best Pond Filters?

Aug 30th, 2011
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Although a natural pond does not require the use of a pond filter a man made pond can only benefit from its use. Pond filters are designed to break down toxins within the water usually caused by decaying organic particles, if a pond filter is not used to remove this physical dirt your pond could be at risk of having poor pond water which could result in health problems for any fish living within the pond.

Depending on the size of your pond and how many fish you have will determine the type and size of the pond filter you need. Once installed the pond filter will keep both the water free from particles that can cause the water to be murky, smelly and even toxic, your fish and pond plants will also benefit from the pond filter as they will be healthier.

Pond filters not only optimise the viewing of your pond by cleaning the water for enhanced viewing of the fish, plants and inhabitants pond filters also conserve water by cleaning and recycling the ponds original water, When the water is pumped back into your pond it keeps the pond water which also helps to reduce the risk of the pond becoming stagnant. (more…)


Taking Care of Bigger Ponds

Aug 28th, 2011
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The main difference between a small pond and a large pond besides their sizes is the type of pond maintenance they require. For a small to medium-sized pond, normal caring is enough. A few water changes here there and that’s it. However for a larger pond, extra attention is definitely needed in order to keep the water system alive.

They require garden pond supplies. Typically speaking, a usual-size pond requires a functioning biological pond filter in order to keep control of the dirt accumulation in the water system. Conversely speaking, a common biological pond filter will not work in a large pond due to the amount of water in the pond.

It is unavoidable to come up with an alternative filtration system for the large pond since a normal bio filter will not work. If you are planning in improvising it by compacting gravel in order to meet the need for a filtration system in the large pond, you shouldn’t push through. This is because of the decaying tendencies of solid wastes that can be trapped within the gravels. (more…)


10 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Build a Koi Fish Pond

Aug 28th, 2011
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Before approaching the task of constructing a Koi Pond, ask yourself the following questions:

Are you prepared to build the Koi Pond yourself or get an expert to build it for you?

There is no substitute for getting quality advice from a professional pond builder. After you have done your preliminary research and have started to gain some idea of what you want, you can really benefit from consulting with a professional. They can discuss your ideas with you and help spell out what is doable and what is not; what is realistic and what is not; and finally, what is affordable and what is not! Following such a discussion, you will be in a far better position to decide whether you want to build yourself or hire a professional builder do the work for you.

Just how much can you afford to spend?

This is the easiest but most critical question of all. Take a guess at what it “might” cost to build the Koi Pond you have in mind and then double it! Is this amount out of your reach? Well, guess what! This is exactly the “scary” question you ought to ask yourself! (more…)


The Fun of Choosing Garden Pond Accessories

Aug 24th, 2011
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Every garden pond owner will soon discover that besides the necessary garden pond products, there will be a variety of garden pond accessories that they will want to purchase as well. Some of these are so valuable that they are considered by many to be a necessity.

The have to have items for the garden pond are the liner, pump, and filtering system. Along with these though, the following items are often added to the garden pond inventory.

Pond Heaters

If you are going to house fish chances are you are going to want to make use of a pond heater especially if you experience fluctuations in temperatures. They are usually submersed totally within the pond. There are many makes, models and sizes and vary in price.

Garden Pond Thermometers

Whether you use a pond heater or not you are still going to want to monitor the temperature of the pond water. Even without having fish, many of the garden ponds provide a home to aquatic plants. These plants all have temperature ranges that the water must be kept at in order to keep the plants healthy. (more…)


What You Need to Know When Considering Which Pond Pump You Need

Jul 14th, 2011
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KOI FISH IN THE POND AT THE GIBRALTAR BOTANIC GARDENS. Image via Wikipedia

If you are considering joining the thousands of others who are installing ponds in their yards to add a special touch of beauty and ornamentation to their world, there are many things that you need to learn about before you get started. A pond can make a very beautiful addition to any yard no matter how big or small it happens to be.

The right type of pond can turn a plain and boring yard into a tranquil place of exceptional beauty, where you will enjoy spending many hours relaxing. However, you need to realize up front that there is a lot of planning and hard work that goes into creating the perfect pond. This is the same whether you choose to use one of the many prefabricated ponds on the market or use a sheet of EPOM to create a pond of your own design.

While there is a lot of hard work involved in building your pond, you will find once you have placed the last rock in its spot, added your fish and live plants and turned on the waterfall, that all of the work was very worthwhile. One thing that you should keep in mind is that no matter how much work you put into your pond, none of it will matter if you do not use the right pond pump to keep the water moving. (more…)


Dreaming of Your First Koi Pond and Learning Koi Care?

Jul 9th, 2011
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It has been your dream. Now you are ready to start with your first Koi. At this moment this is the time to make a dream a reality and you really want to learn what you have to do to make this dream come true?

There are many questions in your mind. How do I get into Koi Care? What is involved? What is important to realise is that looking after Koi need not be a difficult thing to do if you get a few things right at the very beginning.

But start off on the wrong foot and your Koi adventure could turn your dream into a nightmare. So if this is your starting point this is great because together we can get a few things right even before you start. Let’s look at the broad picture and get down to basics.

Your First Lesson.

Do not go out and buy an aquarium and put a few young Koi in it. You must face facts, Koi fully grown are a big fish and they need a lot of room. If room is a problem you would be better off with Goldfish.

If you do not have room for a pond you will need room for a large tank. The tank’s minimum size would need to be larger than 500 gallons, or 2000 litres. Your circumstances will provide your best answer but a well set up garden pond is most likely your best option to learning Koi care. (more…)


The Essential Book of Koi: A Complete Guide to Keeping and Care

Jul 8th, 2011
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The Essential Book of Koi: A Complete Guide to Keeping and Care

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How to Find a Cheap Pond Liner

Mar 11th, 2011
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Setting up a pond in your garden is no longer a faraway dream but a goal that you can easily meet today. The pond liner which is made from artificial material and is flexible has replaced the concrete pond making the whole project of setting up a pond a lot simpler and cheaper as well.

If you are on a low budget, a small pond which holds at most 1,500 gallons of water should be good enough. You can choose from a preformed pond that is stiff or opt for the flexible kind.

You can easily set up a 10×16 foot pond with a high quality pond liner for less than $1000. You can also choose from many a pond supply available in the market today. (more…)


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