i am starting a coi fish pond any tips for a successful pond?

Question

10 fy round fiberglass prefab pond

Answer 1

Great! Have you choosen a filter yet? Depending on the volume of water, you want your filter to be able to handle a 3x turn around. Also, it should be capable of housing a fountain and addons for a water fall. A fountain is a great way to put oxygen into the water.

First things first, once your pond is filled and dechlored let it run. You still need to cycle the pond. Smooth river gravel works best for the bottom. Your first order is to get your plants in and established. They will be ready for your Koi when you get them.

Remember, add only 1 fish at a time 1-2 weeks apart. always 1 male per 1 female or 1 male to 2 or more females, never more males than females. Since breeding occurs with little or no notice, more males in the pond will beat the living crap out of a female that has eggs. Two or three males will gang up on her for the right to breed.

The plants will give the koi their veggies, yes they will eat them so you do want mature plants before you get your fish. Quality food with vit. c and colorfast will help your fish to keep their color. Depending on your area, and depth of your pond a preator net may be needed. (Raccoons etc)

Keep the leaves out. When you see them blowing into the pond, clean them out. You don't have to do water changes like in a tank, but you will or should test the water weekly. This is to ensure the nitrates and ammonia are in check.

Answer 2

Give the water time to do its thing before you add fish. I've had a pond for 4 years and I really enjoy it. I keep my fish in it year round. They mate in the spring/summer and I've had babies. I've only lost a couple fish to wildlife. Get a good filter. And put it in a shady location or you'll get a lot of algae.

Answer 3

I'm not much help with fish, but I found a site that had info on designing a Goldfish pond and it talks a little bit about the Coi fish. Maybe this article will help in your design.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/18617/designing_your_goldfish_pond.html

if that doesn't work try: http://tinyurl.com/2cv3jy

Answer 4

Keep the bio-load low, 4 or 5 fish. Get your plants going well first. Watch out for Herons and Raccoons. Floating plants help in this area. Don't over feed. If you have the plants growing first they will compete for nutrients that feed algae. Don't over-feed the plants either. Try for partial shade.Find a garden center that sells aquatic plants, somebody will know about pond planting and will be of assistance.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Make sure you let your pond cycle with pure amonia before you add in any fish or you will regret it

Answer 7

well... but rubber or nilon liner and out it at the bottom with a few stepping stones to hold it down