Ponds if thought out right at the beginning will give years of enjoyment and will be a great asset for the owner. If I move home I add a pond to my garden as soon as possible because I just love ponds.

Is a pond appealing to you as a feature in your garden, then before you start your pond project make sure you plan it right by doing plenty of research so that you get it right first time.

If you get the planning and design right from the beginning then you will not have to many problems if any during your pond construction. So take this part of your project seriously and enjoy yourself from start to finish.

There are many things to consider when you install a pond in your garden. Where shall I put my pond. How big shall I make my pond. How deep do I go. This is why you need to research.

As you research you will find out things that you hadn’t even thought about, so the more you know up front the better you can plan your pond. There is nothing worse than finding out something that should have been done at the beginning of your project when you are half way through it or even further.

How fast to Koi grow? This is a question we hear often. A Koi’s grow the rate is dependent on the feeding pattern and several other factors. The key determinates are the water temperature, water quality, number of fish in the pond and the basic genetic background of the fish. Some types just grow faster than others.

They need food that contains various elements such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. These elements are essential for all animals to maintain healthy bodies, grow and reproduce.

The type of food and quantity that you give them is dependent upon the size of your fish. Make sure that the food you use can be eaten by the smallest fish in the pond. If it won’t fit in their mouth, they can’t eat it. If the is an assortment of both large and small fish, make sure there is both large and small foodstuff. You’ll need to make sure that the small Koi receive enough and are not kept from the dinner table by the larger fish.

Like most other major projects, planning ahead will save you time, money and loads of frustration. Well planning your Koi pond design is no different. Take the time to plan out the project in detail before you turn the first shovel of dirt.

Decide on the shape of your Koi pond. There will always be constraints on the design that you can’t control – existing landscape, slope of the ground, other structures, etc. Lay out several shapes for the pond using lengths of rope or garden hose. Make sure you check out the design from all angles. Don’t forget to look at the design from inside your home. If you have an upstairs, look down on the designs as well.

Plan for the proper depth of your pond. Tree roots or rocks on the property can be a problem. Koi when grown will be big fish. They need room to swim vertically and laterally. Your pond should have a minimum depth of four feet and ideally closer to 6 – 8 feet deep. A deeper pond allows for better water temperature stabilization – cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Deciding to build a Koi pond is a big decision. Koi pond construction is not something to be undertaken lightly. But done correctly, it can be extremely rewarding, a beautiful addition to your home and garden and the perfect place to keep your Koi fish.

If you’re good at construction projects like this, you can choose to do it yourself. If you do, you’ll want think about using a pond kit. A good kit will provide all the basic components and get you started quicker. But make no mistake about it, there are several advantages and disadvantages you should think about before you jump into doing the project yourself.

Professional builders usually charge a premium for their expertise, so using a pond kit to build your own Koi pond certainly saves you a lot of money. But, if you damage the materials required or install it improperly, you will have turned this advantage to a disastrous disadvantage.

Creating your own Koi pond brings enjoyment and the satisfaction of knowing you have done something with your own hands. You can brag about it, get your family involved in the construction, and do the job exactly as you want it done.