Koi Fish Pond
Koi Fish Pond
Maintaining a Healthy Koi Fish Pond
If you re going to put in a koi fish pond then the first thing you need to determine is that you are going to be committed to its maintenance. It really doesn't make much sense to build a beautiful Water pond then stock it with lovely koi fish then not look after it. It doesn't matter how lovely your pond is if the koi fish are not healthy then it is just going to take away from the overall beauty of the fish pond.
Koi fish are a wonderful addition to your pond. They certainly are attractive but they are also delicate. Therefore if your choice is the Koi fish then make sure you learn about them so you can tend to them properly. You want the color of your fish to remain vibrant and intact, and you want them to be active in your pond. So you need to be prepared to do some work.
Keep it clean
These fish demand a clean environment. If the water starts to become contaminated then before long you are going to have some sick fish, and some may even die. In order to prevent this it means you must inspect the overall condition of the water on a regular basis.
Water inspection
Aside from being clean, you have to watch for other water issues as well. The PH level of the water is important. Ideally if possible stay away from concrete ponds because it affects the PH level. You also need to be diligent about things such as chlorine and ammonia buildup which can be harmful to the Koi. Also do not subject the Koi to sudden changes in water temperature; this is a risk you run when you change the water.
Koi's like company
You must have enough Koi for them to make a group. You want them to be in a happy environment. This means it must be as close to their natural Habitat as possible.
Feed the Koi properly.
First determine what the best food for your Koi is. You should be able to learn about what food is best for your Koi fish at the place where you purchased them. Failing that you will find lots of information about them on the internet.
Don't over feed your Koi
One of the easiest ways to contaminate your water is by overfeeding the fish. So watch carefully what they will eat on an average.
Don't hand the Koi unless it's necessary
They have a protective coating on them. If you don't handle them properly or handle them too much you will damage that coating. Once you do this you are subjecting them to bacteria.
Regular Inspections
Make it a habit when you do your water inspection that you look at the Koi closely to be sure that they are all in good health. If one were to be sick you would want to remove it quickly so it doesn't contaminate the others. You must make every effort to determine why it is ill as well.
About the Author
Jason Boonstra is the author of "The Ultimate Water Garden Manual" - compulsory reading for anyone considering Koi Fish Ponds. For a FREE 20 part mini-course on "The Secrets To Creating & Maintaining a Stunning Water Garden!" go to => http://www.watergardentips.com
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