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For many, having a Koi pond is like having a wilderness temple all to themselves. That escape from stress and the rigors of an increasingly busy and stressful society can be one of the many major benefits of an outdoor Koi pond. A Koi pond is a small, enclosed pond that is dependent on recirculating fresh water to keep Koi healthy.

The Koi is a fish that originated in Japan, and is named Nishikigoi by the Japanese. The Nishikigoi or Koi, were developed in Japanover two hundred years ago and are not big gold fish, despite their beautiful appearance, but are actually related to thecommon carp.

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Of course you want to have the perfect koi fish pond so you need to be informed of what is really necessary to achieve it. The following posts will inform you exactly how to build and keep the koi pond sparkling.

Koi fish Pond Pump:

To link a pump to your filtration system there are a few things you have to keep in mind:

• The pump and the filter must be compatible
• The volume of water determines the capacity of the pump
• The type of pump depends on the use you are going to give it: permanently working or not. If you are using a biological filter than you should get a non-stop pump
• Decide whether you want a electric pump or a solar power one. Solar ones are used mostly for fountains and small ponds.

Here are some examples of koi pond pumps you can buy:

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We are already in Spring and some you might be thinking what will I need to do to clean up my koi fish pond from the mess Winter did?

During Winter all the pond life was in a stand-by phase so when the weathers becomes warmer the pond becomes alive again. The right time to begin your pond maintenance is just before the warm weather comes.

• The initial Spring maintenance should include:
• Turn off the power
• Open the pump and clean it very very well
• Clean the Filters
• Remove the leaves your koi pond might have
• Remove all the dirt using the net
• With a high pressure water hose clean all the dirt installed on the rocks (if you have), on the waterfall or fountain
• Remove all the leaves around the pond so that they don’t end up inside the pond
• Turn on the power and

Enjoy your cleaned koi fish pond.

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First of all and to prevent a high difference of temperature the Koi fish should be used to the pond water temperature.

As you know the Koi come in bags with water so just let the bag with the Koi inside float on the water pond for 15-20 minutes.

The next step is to mixed a some water pond with the bag water for around 10 minutes so that the Koi can get used to the ph of the water.

After this done you can safely put your Koi in the pond and enjoy the view.

Hot Koi Fish Pond Question- What is the best way to add New Koi to the Pond is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

October 22, 2009

October 22, 2009

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Big storms can bring serious trouble to the Koi pond and therefore to the Koi fish. There are no useful prevention measures so the best solution is to remove the Koi from the pond before the storm.

Make sure you have all the supplies needed (bags, rubber bands, net and bucket) at home to remove and transport the Koi to another location.

Prepare your Koi Fish Pond for Big Storms is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

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There are plants that can also be used in the Koi fish pond but they will not be visible to us.

Water Crowfoot is one of the underwater plants, it lives under the water line and can be bought in a local pet shop.

Underwater plants have useful functions like feeding your Koi fish, fight algae or supply oxygen to the water. They are low maintenance, survive throughout Winter and the pond can benefit a lot from them.

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Here are a few more supplies that you should have at home for your Koi fish pond:

Net – A net will be needed to remove your Koi from the water. It might be necessary when preparing for a big storm or just to clean up your pond.

Paint Bucket – Paint buckets are an alternative way (than the net) to remove Koi from the water. Keep in mind the size of the Koi when choosing the bucket.

Rubber Bands – These are used to close the bags with your Koi when you are transporting them.

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Autumn is here and the weather is already changing. Big and small storm is something that will start happening no matter we like them or not.

How can we prepare the Koi fish pond for small storms?

1. Being outdoor, the Koi pond is vulnerable to all the stuff that can be blown away by the wind. If you have garden furniture or other garden items that can fall into the pond put them indoors or in a place where they are protected from the wind.
2. Most people think that Koi will starve if we don’t feed them for a few weeks or even days. Well, a Koi pond has a lot of natural food sources and Koi will have a lot to eat for a long time. Also, not feeding the Koi makes the water less dirty and therefore even if the filtration systems gets damaged due to the storm, there won’t be extra dirt on the water as well as ammonia problems.
3. During a storm you have little time and opportunity to take care of the Koi fond, therefore, before a storm, make sure the pond water is clean and if you can renew most of the water. This measure will allow your Koi to have good water conditions throughout the storm. For ground level ponds, protecting the Koi pond with sand bags is a wise choice to prevent overflow of the pond water.
4. If you can, protect the Koi pond with a net to prevent leaves and flying debris to fall inside. Make sure the net is secure.

Prepare your Koi Pond for Small Storms is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

October 11, 2009

October 11, 2009

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We all know how difficult it is to find time to do our daily chores not to mention taking care of the garden.

Having a Koi fish pond in our garden is a colorful and wonderful thing but it requires some dedication and therefore time to take care of it.

One thing you can add to your Koi pond is Water Hyacinths. These plants don’t need too much attention, in fact they are very simple and very easy to take care of. They help to maintain the pond free of algae and blanker weeds.

However, Water Hyacinths grow very fast and they tend to expand to other areas than the pond. So, if you intend to put this type of Koi pond Plants in your pond, keep an eye on them and don’t let them take over the pond and surrounding areas.

Koi Fish Pond Plants – Water Hyacinths is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

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As you already know the number of Koi fish should be adjusted to the Koi fish pond size. But sooner or later your Koi will spawn and new Koi will be born, nature does it naturally and there is nothing we can do to prevent Koi new babies.

The solution will be doing a population control that means remove the baby Koi. Ask around your neighbors or friends if they are interested in adopting some of your baby Koi or talk to your pet store expert and see if they accept unwanted Koi fish or if they know an association where you can put your extra Koi babies.

If you aren’t able to give your Koi away, there is a method you can use. Stop feeding your Koi for at leas three weeks as soon as you realize your Koi are spawning. They will not starve because they will start eating natural food including the your Koi. This may sound cruel but it is nature having its natural course.

If you don’t eliminate the young Koi your pond will become overpopulation, your Koi will be uncomfortable and the water can get harmful
levels of gases and chemicals.

Koi Fish Population Control is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

September 29, 2009

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September 24, 2009 – Excellent information on how to maintain your koi fish pond during Autumn.

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There is no doubt that  since your pond has the tropical Koi fish, you may want to maintain the theme and place Lotus plants in your pond.

Everyone with a Koi fish pond will want a Lotus plant because the beauty is simply unmatched by other flowers.

This Koi pond plant called Lotus provides beautiful blooms, as well as a smell that is unique. However, unless you live in an area that sustains temperatures higher then 65 degree Fahrenheit, you will need to have a place indoors to keep your Lotus plants during the colder months. A greenhouse setup specifically for water plants would be a great solution.

Lotus plants require soil and a lot of sunlight. These Koi pond plants  should be planted in water about 2 to 3 feet deep during the warmer months and indoors during the colder months.

Koi Pond Plant Lotus is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

Pond Salt and Baking Soda – Pond salt and baking soda are used to regulate kH and Nitrate levels in case you notice a discrepancy. Pay close attention to the amounts you are suppose to add to your pond, which depends on size and the problems you are currently having.

Bags – In order to transport your Koi fish you should have appropriate  bags on hand. Do not try to transport your Koi in trash or regular plastic bags, once they are not designed for this, and may cause damage to your Koi fish. Make sure to get bags sizable enough to hold your Koi.

I will be posting more Koi fish pond supplies very soon.

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Winter will be arriving soon and you have to prepare your Koi fish pond that this season. Winter is the season when your Koi pond will be quiet and with only a few things happening. However, there are certain measures that should be taken to make sure the Koi pond and the Koi fish will survive throughout Winter.

Clean Up - Reserve one week to take care of your Koi fish pond. Clean it up and remove unwanted bulk material in and around your pond. Inside your pond, remove all leaves, dirt and other material from the bottom. Also, remove any plants or flowers that you know for sure that will not make it through the winter. Around the pond, clean up anything that the wind can blow into your pond, as you are not likely to notice this debris until the end of winter. Taking the time to make sure that as much debris is removed as possible will prevent potentially harmful bacteria and parasites in the future.

Stop Feeding – During Winter you must stop feeding your Koi fish. With temperatures hover around 55 to 60 degrees they should only be fed once a day, when the temperature drops below 50 degree for the first time, stop feeding completely.

Check Up – All your equipment should have a seasonal check. From filtration system to your store of preventable medications you should check if everything is in order once during winter it is more difficult to find products for your Koi and Koi fish pond.

Prepare For Cold Weather – When you search for a Koi fish pond heater always keep in mind your Koi pond size. If the heater is too small for the size of the pond you have, for sure ice will still form.

Turn Off All Water Sources – Waterfalls, streams and constant moving fountains should be turned off during Winter. They keep the water circulating and therefore it is more difficult to keep the water at the right temperature. The heater must work alone to keep the water at the right temperature to keep your Koi fish alive and the pond in great conditions.

Koi Fish Pond Care for Winter is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

September 17, 2009 – We sure want our Koi fish to be healthy and to have a colorful Koi pond garden so Here is a great article about Koi fish pond supplies.

Top Koi Fish Pond News – September 21, 2009 is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

A Koi fish pond produces a lot of organic debris and muck. Sum up with the stuff that falls in the water (leaves, insects, dust, etc.) we can say that a Koi pond can be very dirty. So, what can we do to keep good quality water?

Koi pond skimmers are the right solution to trap the rubbish on the surface before it sinks. If the filtration system is working properly and the water is returning from the filtration system to the pond then, at some stage, the surface debris will for certain pass through the mouth of the skimmer. In a rectangular Koi fish pond it is best to return water to one end and to skim the surface at the other.

Water overflows make ideal surface skimmers, if you want to add this as a feature to your pond. Bear in mind though that the pond water level then becomes important and needs to be maintained at a relatively consistent level or else your filtration system and flow rates will tend to vary somewhat.

A great idea for Koi pond skimmers is to have them built into the Koi pond right next to the settlement chamber. That way the skimmer will clean to surface of the pond water right into the settlement chamber, from where all the collected debris can be accumulated and filtered out of the pond system.

If you live in an area where the amount of leaves falling is very big you should use a conventional pool skimmer to remove the leaves. This way you don’t load the filter system and we keep our Koi fish pond with quality water.

Koi Pond Skimmers is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

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Koi pond plants are essential for Koi fish and they also make your garden and Koi fish pond look more alive.

How can koi pond plants (like water lilies) help your Koi fish?

• they prevent the Koi fish from getting sunburns
• there are less algae problems
• the pond temperature gets
• they manage to keep lower evaporation
• the difference between day-night temperature is smaller
• predatory birds have more difficulty in seeing the Koi fish
• they give the Koi fish excellent shady areas for them to relax in
• floating food stay stuck in the koi pond plants allowing the Koi to get them before the filter skimmer
• and…they really look great.

Koi Pond Plants is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

September 12, 2009 – This article is a great help for those wondering if they should get Koi fish pond plants or not.

September 12, 2009 – Great tips on how to keep the koi fish pond clean.

Top Koi Fish Pond News – September 14, 2009 is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

There are certain items that you need to have ready to be used. Because your pond is outdoors, emergency situations do occur. Weather is unpredictable sometimes and you do not want to be caught in a situation where an item is obligatory but they is no way to get it. Here are four Koi pond supplies you need:

Filters - Having a working filter is essential for removing unwanted pollutants, and maintaining proper humidify levels. If you do not own a proper filter, water quality problems might occur, which in turn will affect your Japanese Koi fish health.

Pump - This item is essential to the health of your Koi fish pond. If the water is not moving, there is no way the system can process the water. Moving water can be also obtained from waterfalls, fountains, and other water features, but in no way should entirely replace your koi pond pump.

Dechlorinator - Your Koi fish can be harmed by the chemicals taped water contains. When you add new water, you should add Dechlorinator to eliminate these chemicals.

Test Kits – Ammonia and nitrite test kits should be always ready to use. Test kits should be used weekly to test the Koi pond water to make sure you have quality water. If you notice that there are changes in the water or in the Koi behavior you must have emergency tests ready to be used.

Koi Pond Supplies is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

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Koi pond cleaning is number one priority. Keeping the Koi fish pond clean is the line between happy and healthy Koi fish and sick and dying Koi fish. You must remember that Koi fish pond water is where Koi fish eat and sleep but also a place they use as a bathroom, therefore Koi pond cleaning is a top priority.

If you don’t see the bottom of your Koi fish pond than the pond need to be cleaned. The water of a clean Koi pond must be completely clear without any floating dirt therefore it must be skimmed  as much as possible.

Koi fish eat a lot of food and they also produce a large amount of waste not only from the digestion but also from the uneaten food that goes to the bottom of the Koi pond. It is important that you make sure that the filtration system is working properly, the water must be kept moving with a pump system and the floor should be vacuumed as much as possible.

Having an outdoor pond is very different from an indoor one. The outdoor Koi fish pond needs extra care because it’s easy for debris to get into the pond. The health of your Koi fish depends on the Koi pond cleaning so the Koi fish depend on you. Keep your Koi fish happy and healthy by keeping the Koi pond clean.

Koi Pond Cleaning is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

September 4, 2009

September 4, 2009 – Get the right equipment for your Koi POnd

September 4, 2009 – This is a great article about designing your koi pond.

August 31, 2009

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Top Koi Fish Pond News – September 7, 2009 is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

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When you intend to buy Koi you have to think about building a Koi pond. You should look for ideas and information from pond builders but you might also be interested in getting information on your own on the internet, magazines and even friends or neighbors that also have a Koi pond.

The bigger the Koi fish pond is the better. Koi grow very fast and depending on the number of Japanese Koi fish you want you should consider the koi pond size you will need for a good habitat.

One very important thing is the filtration system that should be chosen according to the size of the Koi pond as well as the amount and size of the Koi you will have. You can choose from mechanical or biological filtration.

• Mechanical Filtration: Relieves the Koi pond of solids like insects, Koi wastes and dead algae.
• Biological filtration: The nitrogen filtration cycle caused by this type of filtration removes dissolved wastes from the Koi pond.

Although it has no direct effect in the technical aspects of the Koi Pond, the visual surrounding area is also important.  There are plants and flowers that can be used in the Koi pond as well as visual and sound effects like fountains and waterfalls.

Building a Koi Pond is a post from: Koi Fish Pond blog where you can get information about Koi Fish Pond and Koi Pond Care.

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Japanese Koi fish exists in a wide range of colors, varieties, and types, so for sure everyone in the world can find one that fits her/his likes. Koi will for sure make your pond colorful and fascinating and, according the Chinese culture, they have an have an interesting history attached to them.

In Chinese culture, it is believed that Koi ponds means good luck for to their owners. In other parts locations of the globe, Koi ponds mean relaxation, peace, quietness and serenity.

After you create a bond with Japanese Koi Fish you will be able to hand feed them, this will be a great way for connect with them. If you have kids at home they will be delighted with such beauty and color.

One think is for sure, Koi ponds will make your day colorful and brighter.

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