If you have decided to have a pond that if full of Koi fish, then you have made a great decision. These are colorful fish that are full of wonderful patterns, so they will definitely be adding a lot of color to your garden. We like them, because of the unique look, plus they get pretty big in size. When you have a pond full of these fish, there are a number of things you will need to take into consideration. For starters, it is important to know a bit about Koi pond cleaning. In the paragraphs below, we are going to look deeper into this topic.
If you do not do proper cleaning, then the pollutants will build up and cause ammonia to form. It can also cause nitrate and solid organic waste to form. If you do not have the right amount of filtration in your tank, then this is going to cause the waste products to build up to a lethal level, which could be fatal for the fish. When you put it in a nutshell, you will find that pond filters will save your koi’s life.
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The terms “water garden” and “garden pond” are often used to mean the same thing. A garden pond normally contains plants and fish like goldfish, while a water garden will contain a variety of aquatic plants and may contain fish typically like gold fish. The term Koi pond differs entirely, from both a water garden and a garden pond because a koi pond will have a limited amount, if any plants in it, basically because the koi will eat most of them. In general, a pond is a small area of still fresh water. A pond differs from a river or stream as it does not have moving water. Some man-made ponds do have elaborate mechanism for water movement like fountains and waterfall but none of these are natural. A natural pond differs from a lake as they are typically smaller and much shallower, and normally filled by rainwater or by underwater springs. These natural ponds are commonly known as dew ponds.
Another less known fact is the history of ponds. For centuries every village and farm would have a pond. The water would be used by both animals and Continue Reading…
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This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who is contemplating the installation of his/her first garden pond. The key to a successful do-it-yourself project is to gather as much relevant information that you can. To follow are some preliminary considerations and design tips that must be taken into account, before embarking on a water gardening project.
PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS
1. Location
Install it as close as the house as possible to maximize enjoyment. For safety reasons, make sure that there are no underground utilities where you will be excavating. Check with your local utility company before you begin digging. Continue Reading…
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