Building a fishpond can be a complex business, you have to think about its location and the look of it, as well as including plants into the equation and what fish you want to keep. There are many things to think about and the beginning is the time to think about them.
But what about all the bits in between, there is decisions to be made on all the extras that can only make for a finished masterpiece. Probably the first big decision is to decide whether you want a regular fish pond or a koi pond.
If you want to keep Koi then your pump and filter need to be adequate for the job of keeping that water in tip top condition. You will however still need a filter and pump arrangement for what ever pond you build. The water supply needs to be thought about before you start as does the electric supply, these should not be an after thought.
Take your time and think about all these things and anything else you might want to include in your pond right at the beginning. Proper planning and preparation is essential to get the right end result and to make sure you do not forget an important factor of the pond, that might be difficult to add on afterwards.
A fountain is something that we may want to consider, they look great and sound great, but also help aerate the the water for the fish. These are best set up with a separate pump so they can be turned off without affecting the filter system. You will probably want to turn them off during the night as in the dead of the night they can suddenly become noisy.
If you want a bit of the wow factor for your pond then you will not go far wrong by adding a waterfall to its design. They can add to the natural lokk and blend into the landscape. The scope for designing a waterfall is as endless as the design of the pond itself.
Lighting is the other obvious addition and this can change the look and feel of the pond after dark, the mood can be changed dramatically through the different kinds of lights that are now available. Lights can be set around the pond or you can go for under water lights, you can even light up the waterfall, the different effects that can be achieved are numerous.
Another important thing to consider in the planning stages of building a pond is the type of fish you will be getting for your pond. This may determine the way in which your pond is going to be constructed. A pond housing Goldfish may be a different design to one housing Koi, but on your desicion and completion of your pond will come the fun part of picking your very own fish. - 29953
But what about all the bits in between, there is decisions to be made on all the extras that can only make for a finished masterpiece. Probably the first big decision is to decide whether you want a regular fish pond or a koi pond.
If you want to keep Koi then your pump and filter need to be adequate for the job of keeping that water in tip top condition. You will however still need a filter and pump arrangement for what ever pond you build. The water supply needs to be thought about before you start as does the electric supply, these should not be an after thought.
Take your time and think about all these things and anything else you might want to include in your pond right at the beginning. Proper planning and preparation is essential to get the right end result and to make sure you do not forget an important factor of the pond, that might be difficult to add on afterwards.
A fountain is something that we may want to consider, they look great and sound great, but also help aerate the the water for the fish. These are best set up with a separate pump so they can be turned off without affecting the filter system. You will probably want to turn them off during the night as in the dead of the night they can suddenly become noisy.
If you want a bit of the wow factor for your pond then you will not go far wrong by adding a waterfall to its design. They can add to the natural lokk and blend into the landscape. The scope for designing a waterfall is as endless as the design of the pond itself.
Lighting is the other obvious addition and this can change the look and feel of the pond after dark, the mood can be changed dramatically through the different kinds of lights that are now available. Lights can be set around the pond or you can go for under water lights, you can even light up the waterfall, the different effects that can be achieved are numerous.
Another important thing to consider in the planning stages of building a pond is the type of fish you will be getting for your pond. This may determine the way in which your pond is going to be constructed. A pond housing Goldfish may be a different design to one housing Koi, but on your desicion and completion of your pond will come the fun part of picking your very own fish. - 29953
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