How to Start a Large Fish Pond
A fish pond can be a beautiful landscape addition. Many times, pond owners will say that they wish they had made their first fish pond larger. By starting with a large pond, you will hopefully not have this same regret. Large ponds also require less maintenance than small ponds. Location is a big factor in deciding how large of a pond you will have. Ponds need to be on high ground and many pond plants cannot handle deep shade. Once you have chosen your location and dug your pond, you are ready to start preparing it for fish. Does this Spark an idea?
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Fill your pond with water until it reaches your desired level. A Koi pond should be at least 1,000 gallons. Use a pond toxin neutralizer to rid the water of chlorine and heavy metals, which are toxic to fish. Follow the manufacturer's directions when adding this to your pond.
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Add a beneficial pond bacteria product to your pond's water. Again, follow the manufacturer's directions when adding this product. Good bacteria will assist in the decomposition of debris, extra food and fish waste. It will also reduce ammonia, which is deadly to Koi.
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Put your desired fish and plants into the pond. This will give your good bacteria something to eat so that they stay plentiful. Test the water quality of your pond often during the first few weeks of establishment.
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Keep the pH level at your pond neutral. When measuring the pH level, the desired amount will be 7. Do not make extreme changes in the pH while you have fish in your pond as this can cause stress.
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Add pond salt to your pond to help decrease the fish's stress of being introduced to a new environment. If you have plants in your pond you may not wish to add salt as this can kill some species.
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Add a UV filter to your pond's system if you begin to have a problem with the growth of algae.
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