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The Pond
Decide whether you want a formal rectangular pond or Ponds can be expensive to build using traditional
an informal one. Is your pond going to be set in the blockwork and fibreglass construction so consider if
ground or raised? How big is it going to be and where you are likely to move house in the future, but
is it going to be situated? All these things need careful depending upon the size of the pond you require, there
consideration. If you intend to have an informal pond are some pre-formed fibreglass ponds on the market
avoid complicated curves as these will not allow the which can be sunk into the ground or be free standing
pond water to circulate evenly. If you intend to have a on your patio, these range from around 500 to 4,000
formal rectangular pond, avoid sharp corners and gallons – I suggest you need at least 1,000 gallons to
replace them with curves to help the pond water keep Koi. One advantage of a free standing fibreglass
This free standing, rectangular
circulate. Some ponds are set in the ground with a low fibreglass pond with an infinity pond is if you do move, you can take it with you.
wall to stop debris blowing in, some have walls that are window, has a capacity of
a bit higher, so you can sit on them and watch your Koi, 1,000 gallons. The addition of Some Koi keepers start with a free standing fibreglass
others are high enough to lean on and are high enough stone cladding completes the pond, become keen Koi keepers, build a larger pond in
to stop children falling in. These ponds can have an visual appearance. their garden and use their existing free standing pond in
infinity window fitted so that you can view your Koi A larger raised oval pond with their garage or shed as a quarantine facility.
a wooden pagola surrounded
from the side, and also spot any infection or damage by maple trees and palms. The main thing is think carefully before you start.
should this occur. The size of your pond and the
number of Koi you have determines the size your Koi
reach and the speed that they grow.
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