Many of those designing ponds for public spaces actually place these fish as decorative features, to add to the overall look of these places, as well as the beauty and natural feel.
One thing to keep in mind if you put a koi pond into your yard is that it needs to be big enough for these fish to survive in. Many experts suggest that for every 100 gallons of water your pond contains, you should have one fish.
It might be hard to resist the temptation to add more, to add to the range of patterns and colors, but the fish themselves would be harmed by overcrowding. Fish pond predators will need to be thwarted as well. Making the pond between five and eight feet deep will help discourage them.
A good filter and pump are essential for keeping the pond clean, and another very important piece of equipment in a koi pond will be a heater, particularly in a cooler climate.
The pond cannot be allowed to freeze over in the winter, so this may be a final limitation on who can create one, and where these fish ponds can be located. In countries that have quite severe winters, it simply might be too risky for the fish, or too expensive for the owner to bring them indoors until spring.
But for someone in a climate that can accommodate koi fish ponds, creating this type of feature has the potential to turn their garden into a beautiful jewel.
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