I just love looking at Koi fish especially when they glide through the water. And this is the main reason why I had to learn how to build a Koi pond. I am aware though that I can just visit a koi garden to enjoy this wonderful sight, but there is something within me that wanted to keep these jewels at home. I guess so that I can just slip into a relaxed mode whenever I look at them. It is also a popular belief that this breed of fish brings good luck, so why not keep them.
But building a koi pond requires some budget. Obviously, it will require some amount to build the pond of your dreams. So, make sure that you plan your pond construction project very well in order to maximize every penny that you will spend. In planning to build your own there are certain elements that need to be considered.
I remember the time when I had to build my own pond, I had to consult a professional builder and not just a landscape artist. I learned that this type of fish pond has a lot to consider. First in my list is I need to build a long-lasting pond. I found out that koi fish can live up to 30 years; so I thought, why build a fish pond that will not last as long as my fish. The factors that I took into consideration in ensuring its longevity are the correct size, depth and location. Obviously, I cannot be moving my pond every now and then. It has to stay where I will initially build it. And then for the size consideration, the contractor advised me to build the maximum size that I can afford. I had to ask him why. And he gave me a straight and practical answer. He explained that based on his experience, those clients that built a small millpond ended up spending more because they asked him to do some expansion.
Remember what I mentioned earlier about budget. Well, this is where your good judgment will come in. The size of the millpond is proportionate to the cost of construction. And most of the enthusiasts I know built the biggest that they can afford. This is for the simple reason that we cannot afford to over-crowd them because it will cause so much stress and will produce some imbalance in their ecosystem. The size is relative to the number of koi fish that you will keep. They grow big and they easily propagate, so to build a not so big pond will only be harmful to their over-all health.
When I built my koi pond, I had to choose the best location. I made sure that I will elevate it by about 2 feet from the ground so that they will not be an easy prey for some predators. I also chose a spot that will not be directly hit by the sunlight nor is under a tree. This type of fish cannot withstand high water temperature and the last thing I want to do is clean my pond every so often because of falling leaves.
The last thing that I made sure is present in my millpond is filtration. Keeping a clean and healthy habitat is essential to the lifespan of my collection. I cannot afford to be buying new batches each time just because I did not incorporate proper filtration and cleaning system in my pond.
These are only few of the basic elements that you need to keep in mind in how to build a koi pond. Anyone of these that will be missed out will surely affect the over-all health condition of your precious jewels. So, are you happy to learn about these facts? Are you now ready to build your own pond? Do check out the internet for more interesting facts so that you are sure to build the most cost-effective pond there is.
Lexie Flower is a Koi enthusiast who has helped many koi enthusiasts with all their concerns related to proper care of koi fishes. She has been caring for Koi for many years now and during this time has gained enough knowledge to share about what's right and what's wrong in proper care of Koi Fishes. If you wish to read additional and unique information about how to build a koi pond or get a copy of her FREE 'Koi Fish Keeping' mini-course then visit her site Complete Guide to Koi Care
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