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A majority of ponds
built today are “water
gardens” where the main
focus is beauty in the
landscape. Fish and
plants are featured,
often with streams,
fountains and
waterfalls. As pond
owners become more
informed they usually
wish to add Koi fish
because of their colors,
beauty, growing
popularity and
personalities. Koi fish
can be great pets. They
beg for food when
someone comes near the
pond and sometimes even
eat out of your hand.
Koi can live in most
climates and even
through the cold of
winter!
The description “Koi
ponds” usually refers to
ponds designed just-for-Koi.
Plants are secondary and
may not be used as much.
Plants can block the
view of Koi and larger
Koi can damage some
plants just due to their
size. Koi can grow to be
more than 30-inches long
and can live for up to
40 years in some cases.
Can Koi live and prosper
in a watergarden? YES!
The watergarden design
can incorporate some or
all of the features
needed for Koi keeping.
The watergarden can
be used as an upper pond
that feeds and filters
the water for the Koi
living in the lower
pond.
Water Garden and Pond
design is dependent on
budget, climate, site
conditions and the
purpose of the pond.
Click the images below
for samples!
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