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What do i basically need for a koi pond that is around 100-500 gallons?
As it is said in the title i would like to know what things i need for a koi pond of that size. At the moment i am very confused with all the filters like when i see a pond kit it only comes with a pump thing and liner. Is the pump like a filter? And please explain all the other filters i might need and explain what it is please like a skimmer. i actually no what a skimmer is but i also wonder if i need it for such a small pond. And isnt there like a filter where i only need that filter to keep my whole pond clean like a fish tank.. thx and please just explain all i would need for a koi pond and plz dont say all the unnecessary stuff. i just want a normal koi pond and i dont feel like having so many filters just for a pond.
I would also like to add that im starting to see like a pump/filter kit thing on ebay like a 450 gph one and stuff is that good to keep my pond clean and stuff..
Tips:
-Unless you are willing to make the pond over 1000 gallons I would avoid koi. Common/comets, or shubunkin goldfish are better suited to smaller sized ponds.
-Invest in a good quality liner. A leaky liner makes having a pond a pain.
-Be sure that the pond is made deep enough. For most areas the minimum depth is about 3 feet.
The difference between a pump and a filter:
-A pump can increase surface movement, and power air stones, fountains, etc. They promote gas exchange which introduces more oxygen. They are not always necessary.
-The filter is a big deal. It harbors beneficial bacteria that breaks down fish waste and other organic matter which would otherwise rot and poison the fish.
I use this brand and type of filter for my ponds- http://www.lilypons.com/PUV-by-Pondmaster-Pressurized/products/31/
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Goldfish - How To Build Your Very Own Pond
If you're planning to keep your goldfish in a garden pond and you're also planning to build the pond yourself, then there are a few things you will need to know first.
The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a long piece of rope, coping stones and decorations, plants, a pump (you will need a pump to run a filter, fountain, or waterfall in order to keep the water circulating and the plants healthy), a filter system and some cooperative friends or family members! Now you can get started -
Building Your Pond
There's no reason why you couldn't build a pond in one day, although that purely depends on the size of the pond you'd like to have in your yard. The first thing you will need to do is find an area of the garden that is most suitable for keeping a pond. Make sure it is -
- Close to the house as you will need power to supply your pump with, unless of course you have an external outdoor power socket.
- Don't build your pond at the bottom of a slope, because when it rains, dirty water will runs down and into the pond, maybe containing chemicals from your garden.
- Try to place it in an area where it will have access to at least 4 hours of sunlight. Your pond plants will require sunlight to stay healthy.
- Don't place it in an area directly under leaf dropping trees. The last thing you want to have to do is clean all the leaves out of your pond every day.
Finally once you have found a suitable position to build your pond, you can start digging! You'll need to-
- Decide on the shape and size of the pond. Use the rope to outline the shape you want and then begin digging. That's why you need a couple of helping hands so that the work gets done faster!
- Do not go for a small pond for goldfish because they need space. Also try and keep different levels of depth, as in a swimming pool. Mark out the shallow areas and the deeper areas. This would give the pool a natural variety.
- Usually ponds in moderate climates should be at least 2 feet deep while in colder climates, you would need to make sure that the pond is deep enough to allow for at least 12" to 16" of water below the freeze zone.
- Dig according to the shape you want and dig a shelf-like level around the perimeter of the pond, which is about one foot deep and one foot wide. Also make provisions for a waterfall by digging a slight slope to one end.
- Time now to position the external pond filters. If you have pond skimmers as well, then you would need to place and level these in the proper places. Also dig a ditch to the external pond pump from the skimmer and from the pump to the external pond filter or waterfall.
Next you will need to line your tank with a pond underlayment that you can pick up at any hardware or landscaping wholesaler.
- Now you have to line the pond with what is called as Pond Underlayment. This is a lining that can be cut according to the shape needed and can be taped together. This underlayment will help the pond lining to stay in place.
- You can now put the rubber pond liner into pond and spread it out.
- Make sure you smoothen the folds and position it evenly. Some folds will still be there but the water will take care of that.
So that's the building process of a garden pond, from there you will need to add in a pump that is correctly matched to the size of your pond as well as purchasing plants and other accessories to add to the pond.
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