Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Koi Fish Ponds

It is easy to see how homeowners have turned on
to the idea of having an oudoor pond in their
back yard. Since Koi Fish have all the best
traits for an oudoor pond they are the most
popular fish by far to grace these ponds.

Koi Can grow to be quite large and will require
at least 500 gallons of water,. The health of
the Koi fish depends a great deal on the amount
of space and the quality of the water.
Temperatures of 60 to 67 degrees Fehrenheit are
best for the Koi as they are a cold water fish.
Those people living in a cool weather climate
will be happy to know they will also be able to
keep Koi during the winter months. The Koi will
hybernate in the winter when ice forms over the
surface of the water. No need to feed them in
the winter as their digestive systems slow down
almost to a halt allowing them to easily make it
through the winter.

The Koi are not the only thing that make the pond
and yard into an enjoyalbe and relaxing place to
be. Plants and lilies are a great addition to the
pond, your Koi will love them. The lilies can
cover up to 70 percent of the ponds surface. Not
only do they give cover and shade to the Koi, but
they also cut down on the algae growth in the
pond. Five or six hours a day is about the
maximum amount of direct sunlight the Koi can
tolerate and the lilies give the perfect shade to
protect them from the sunlight. Koi fish are
omnivorous which means they can eat both meat and
plants and the lilies provide then with insects
and larva to eat,.

Building your Koi Pond under a tree is another
good way to provide the Koi with extra shade.
But you may want to consider the fact that being
under a tree will also attract a good deal of
debris from the tree and will create a good deal
more work to keep the pond clear.

When planning the pond some thought needs to go
toward the depth of the pond. Outside predators
can be a problem with your outdoor Koi Pond and
the depth of the water can provide some needed
protection. Koi Fish would be the ideal meal for
a wandering Raccoon. You'll need about 4 feet of
water to protect them from ground predators such
as raccoon. In some parts of the country you
will also need to worry about birds like the
Great Blue Heron who like a good meal of Koi as
well. Amazingly the Great Blue Heron can eat as
much as 100 small Koi a day. To foil the Great
Blue Heron you will need a water depth of about
eight feet. Another good way to protect the Koi
from bird predators is to put netting up over the
pond.

Building your own Koi Pond gives you the freedom
to use your imagination to build your Koi Pond
and outdoor living area as lavishly and
spectacular as you wish.

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Mark Justice is a long time koi fish enthusiast.
For great information on koi fish ponds, visit
http://www.raisingkoifish.com

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