Ponds - Construction, Filtration, Retrofits, Biosecurity, Keeping Koi
An interesting question has been asked: “If an air pump is turned off for an hour in the evening, does the dissolved oxygen in the pond water disappear immediately the air pump stops?” (The pond has an aerated bottom drain and I assume the air is being turned off so that the Koi can be seen more clearly).
Many pond keepers come to koi keeping by accident.
The absolute minimum depth for a koi pond is generally accepted to be at least four feet deep over most of it’s floor area.
There are many different types of ready-made systems on sale, which are designed to simply and easily connect to your pond.
Conventional wisdom says that the turnover rate of a Koi pond should be at least once every hour.
Below is the text of a recent study that evaluated the use of Vitamin C to de-chlorinate water. They found it much cheaper and more effective than many other chemical solutions. This study was done for municipal water systems, but has direct benefits for Koi ponds as well! Full methodology, as well as recommended dosages are given. There are additional benefits to using Vitamin C as well.
This is an excellent, albeit long, article about how to mimic the features of mud ponds, and explains why a more controlled pond may actually be better!
This is a wonderful article about ways to beautify your pond by concealing all the plumbing and filtration required to keep it healthy.
This article suggests some features and symbolism taking from Japanese Gardens that you can use to beautify your pond surroundings.
Ever found a predator in your Koi pond? A woman in Montana got a HUGE surprise! Luckily, the visitor seemed more interested in eating the vegetation... You gotta watch this video!
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