Koi fish is one of the most wonderful types of fishes to pet.
They don't only give so much life and energy to your garden; they even provide such an amazing sight.
This is especially true when you collect various breeds with different colors.
However, when you plan to keep them at home, it is best that you consider koi pond construction.
Why? Well, it is mainly because koi fish are known to grow to its full size whether you put them in a pond or an aquarium.
So, it is better that you build a pond for them.
Take for instance my college buddy Reggie.
He fell in love with koi fish when he visited Japan, so he wanted to breed his own.
He thought that perhaps the best way to keep them safe and warm in his own backyard is in building a koi pond.
It's a good thing he did his homework and researched on how to best execute this.
He learned that to build a koi pond, planning is a must.
He also learned that it is essential that you consult an expert.
It is not enough that you choose a location and begin building a fish pond.
There are certain considerations to take into account and even while at its planning stage, it is already important that these are incorporated.
You will probably ask what these are.
Well, don't be in such a rush, just relax and I will tell you about these.
First to consider is the location of the pond.
You should choose a spot that is not directly hit by the sun and will have some form of shading so that the water temperature will rise.
This is particularly bad for the koi fish as this will affect the natural balance of their natural habitat.
At times, it can be fatal for them.
Second is the size of the pond.
It is most advisable that the koi pond should contain 1500 gallons of water.
The dimension is no less than 8 to 9 feet and 4 to 6 feet deep.
The reason for these professionally proposed dimensions is for practical reasons.
It is much more expensive to expand your koi pond so in the beginning always picture the possibility of adding numbers to your collection.
Third is filtration.
In maintaining healthy koi, you need to keep their natural habitat clean and free from all forms of toxins.
And this is the role of filtration.
There are two types of filtration and both of these needs to be present.
One is mechanical filtration, which is responsible for eliminating solid waste.
The other type is biological filtration, which will eliminate and handle all toxic wastes.
Without the presence of filtration, your koi pond will not be the best place for your koi fish to live in.
These three considerations will definitely help you in planning your koi pond construction right.
By incorporating all these three factors, you will be assured of an effective and efficient koi pond; and a healthy and happier koi collection.
So, is there anything else that you wish to learn about building a fish pond?