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Are you thinking of building a pond for keeping koi fish? Bringing these Gergeous fish in your garden can be great fun and it is not as hard as most people imagine. If you take proper care for them koi have a long life span sometimes getting up to a metre long. Follow these suggestions to plan your  pond    properly so your decorative koi fish will live and make you happy for a long time.

Depth is important

Depth of your pond is crucial. The minimum recommended depth is 4 feet, however it is best to provide for your fish six or even 8 feet deep pond. This will ensure that your fish are safe from raccoons, pet kitties and other animals who can empty your pond. Deeper fish pond also helps to maintain water temperature in hottest days

Koi really love a lot of room to swim

Small ponds are no good for koi. Remember, with time your fish will multiply and grow and they will need a big space. Also there are so many color variations of koi, that later you will probably want to get other varieties. So it is better to create a large garden pond from the start than rebuild it later. About ten thousand gallons is suitable for a   koi backyard pond , bigger would be even better.

Heat the water in colder months

Unlike tropical fish, koi are resistant cold; however you should never let your pond freeze all the way. Installing a proper heater for backyard ponds will always keep an opening in the ice. Also keep in mind, that koi only grow when the water is warm, so with a heater your fish will grow faster

Give your fish shade

When selecting a spot for your pond, make sure it is out of direct sun. Also keeping water plants like water lilies in your pond makes sence - not only they add beauty to the overall look of your pond, but they also provide shade for the fish. However, you should avoid building your koi pond in aria with many trees. Cleaning a fish pond of fallen leaves is a nightmare.

Protect your pond from preditary birds

There are many birds of prey that would eat your koi. Don’t give them the opportunity; plan your pond location so it is possible to cover it with a net.

Keep insecticides away from your pond

When designing your pond keep in mind that you should not use any insecticides or herbicides near the water. Even a small amount of common garden poison can kill your beautiful fish.

Pumps, filtration systems and other fish pond accessories

Several accessories are absolutely essential for healthy garden fish pond. Ideally you will have to invest into a water pump, filtration system, water aerator and an ultraviolet sterilizer. If the water in your pond is still, your fish might get sick and eventually die. Koi pond filtration systems cost a lot, so to save you can make your own homemade filters.