How to Care For a Koi Pond and Make it More Dazzling

By Kao Lee and Greg Garner

Do you know how to care for a Koi pond and make it more dazzling? You probably already have some great ideas. However, even if you already have a Koi pond you can almost certainly take steps to improve it. Not only should you learn as much as possible about caring for the koi fish, but there are a number of ways you can make your pond even more attractive.

One way to give your Koi pond a touch of mystique is to add a fogger. A fogger ionizes the water to form a white fog cloud above and about the water. If you wish, you can find foggers that come with LED lights that change colors. What better way to provide your backyard with the ideal ambiance? A fogger in your Koi pond can give your yard the right look for a wedding reception, a family dinner, a neighborhood get-together, a party with friends, or a moonlight stroll with that certain someone. 

A fountain is another great way to attract attention to your Koi pond. There are hundreds of fountains available in a variety of spray patterns. For nighttime use, you can light the fountain with submersible LED lights. There are even fountains that "dance" to whatever music you decide to play.

An eye catcher for any Koi pond is a waterfall. Probably the best way to incorporate a waterfall into the pond is to install it while you are building the pond. Some people create their own waterfalls for their Koi ponds, but if you have never made one before, you should get ideas from professionals before you build one. You can have waterfalls that are not only beautiful, but incorporate water filters and aerators too. Waterscapes based around waterfalls can be stunning when you know what you are doing.

A necessary tool for keeping your Koi pond clean is a pond vacuum. You can use a pond vacuum to remove dirt, algae, leaves, other muck and debris from your pond. A pond vacuum makes it possible to keep the pond clean without having to drain it regularly. 

If you are like most people, the less time spent cleaning your pond, the more you will enjoy it. One great item for helping you keep the pond clean is a high quality filtration system. Although a filter does remove many large items of debris from the water, its main purpose is to remove deadly toxins. Toxins are usually invisible, and can make your Koi fish become ill or die. Filters also help to filter fish waste, and algae from the water.

There are all kinds of pond supplies. Speak to Koi specialists. They can help you learn how to care for a Koi pond, and your Koi fish. Best wishes on your enterprise.

Koa Lee is a major importer of Japanese Koi Fish. You can find out for information about KOI at http://www.koistop.com