Design Considerations for Your Happy Koi pondIntroductionIf you are new to the hobby of Koi keeping and are considering putting in a Koi pond you need to be aware of the potential pitfalls and expensive mistakes you can make. read moreDesignDesign of a Koi pond is everything. Design it properly, plan your pond and then build your plan. read moreBottom drainsBuilding a Koi pond - you need bottom drains! We cover how many your pond will need, where to locate them and what piping to use. read moreTurnover ratesThe rate at which your total pond volume is circulated through your Koi pond filter system is called the turnover rate. read moreSurface skimmersEver seen a Koi pond without a skimmer? Did you see the Koi? Yes, the two are related... read moreWater returnsYou have to return the water to the Koi pond from the filter system somehow... read moreWaterfallsWaterfall pitfalls avoided. If you want to add a waterfall feature to your Koi pond, follow these guidelines. read moreA near ideal Koi pond designA Koi pond is NOT a modified swimming pool! It is a lot more complex than that, so do follow our tips and guidelines to get it right. read moreUse an architect but be carefulIf your architect swhat they're doing you could really win by having an architect-designed Koi pond. read more'L' shaped Koi pond with filtrationA very simple sketch to show you how to handle a dogs-leg koi pond. read more |