Koi Pond BlackRock

Reconstruction of an existing Koi Pond

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Howto & Style

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• Bridgeport
• CT
• Blackrock

[schoennagel]

I place an old rug, and then under rug mat from home depot and finally the pond underlayment, right now its crystal clear, fish all laying low cold temps 40 in the day 35 at night, haven't lost any fish, they are really big now, they grow fast.

[00vampirate00]

So what do u do in the winter?

[schoennagel]

I removed the outside filter pump and leave the bottom to upper waterfall pump running and add in the floater de-icer. I also stop feeding the fish when the temp is 50 degrees or lower. They are up now and doing great. Thanks Dave in CT

[rosserynn]

Wish the bridge wasn't there, would look way better. An yes it may look more Chinese with it but the pond isn't big enough for the size of bridge you have over it. may since your not letting people on it you could go with a smaller looking bridge to get a better dimension in regard the pond. Plz it is very nice and well made it is just you went to all that effort, may as well make it the best it can be. just my thought. But if you like it that what counts.

[schoennagel]

Thanks for your input, and I wish it wasn't needed but it helps to shade the pond in the heat of the summer and the Koi love to hide under it, help them feel more secure. In the fall as it is now, it help to hold the leave net up and the leaves blow right off, so it has many good feature that are needed. Thanks for your thoughts, ds in ct

[yuling0513]

nice

[schoennagel]

Remember that koi pond size doesn't just pertain to the length and width. Just as important is depth. Koi ponds must not be less than 4 feet deep if you want your koi to have good body conformation. Pond is running beautifully this year. Thanks for your comment. ds

[Nsx25]

what did u put under the liner?

[villa1246]

I think there is envy writen in that comment, my dad has a simular sized pond with 1pound koi and there fit % healthy, if long if there fed correctly and it's not overstocked then it's fine.

[00vampirate00]

@schoennagel o ok, thx !!

[bolloMB]

how many gallons is the pond