DREAMING BIG
Picture this… You have a pond in your backyard with all sorts of wildlife and beautiful viewing areas. Right in the middle of all this is a big beautiful koi pond filled with fish. Having a koi pond is a great way for your backyard to be a peaceful, relaxing place to enjoy time alone and think. It all comes down to the materials you have, your land, your future goals, and your ability to manage them.
Check out these great ideas for designing and building your koi pond.
koi pond specifications
It must be well-designed to allow any species to thrive in your koi pond. Koi Fish are at the center of this project. So don’t forget to speak to your local fish specialist to ensure you get the perfect fish for your new pond. Now back to the basic needs of this koi pond. From our experience we found the three criteria below have given us the best possible ponds.
- 3+ feet deep
- 25 sq. ft. of Pond per koi
- No less than 1,000 gallons of water
koi fish need shade
You need to plant water plants that provide shade for 15%-30% of your Pond’s surface. You must have some plant life to maintain a healthy ecosystem and provide food for your pond.
Good filtration is also necessary to manage the system’s organic waste. Spray polyurea coatings are a better option than liner rolls. In this situation, you can easily install a bottom drain and have a clean and beautiful-looking pond.
koi pond design
There are many options for spray coating a koi-pond. You don’t have to line the pond with heavy rocks and debris to hold the plastic liner down or protect its edge. You can also design any shape you like, unlike traditional ponds restricted to a particular shape, such as round, oval, or kidney-shaped. This is especially necessary in small areas where you might want to place small veins or create a unique floor.
If you can’t think in three dimensions and would like an experienced and trained polyurea applicator, an ArmorThane consultant may be the right choice.
If you have the time, you might be able to lay out your ideas.
use small rocks
You will need to clean the pond rock each year and thoroughly clean it if you decide to do so. If you don’t, small pockets of hydrogen can form between and under the rocks. If one of these pockets bursts, you will end up with a Koi grave.
SPRAY COAT YOUR POND
Polyurea is commonly employed and offers significant advantages over traditional pond liners and concrete.
Concrete can be very costly in terms of labor and time.
Although traditional liners are less expensive, they can be costly. These systems are usually only good for a few years; however, polyurea coatings will last many years. The initial installation is much simpler than you might think, as there are no bulky seams or liners to worry about. You can spray the appropriate build on the area, allow it to cure, and then you’re done.
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