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i been a betta person all of my life and now i think i want to start up a pond. i need help! P.S i will need to have a pond up within a few months like 4-6 b/c my aunt sold her house and she has like 7 kumbo huge koi that will need a new home.

Last edited by bettachris at 12-Nov-2004 18:27

For a quick installation go with a pond kit. Beckett for example makes several kits for different sizes and prices. The kits come with everything you need to get the pond up and running.

where can i look for these pond kits. i was think about makeing an indoor pond b/c it does freeze alot up here.

Bettachris-
You DEFINITELY should house the koi indoors this winter, unless the preformed outdoor pond you're planning has a depth of 3-4'. Koi need water of that depth to escape the cold during the winter. They would also need a heater to keep a hole open in the ice for gas to escape, if you're going to keep them outdoors.
Honestly, for a person unfamiliar with the needs of koi, taking on several large koi during the winter could mean lots of trouble. Because the koi are very large, they'll need indoor holding tanks that are large, and you may need more than one of them. Check with your local fish or pond store, but I think you should plan on having 50-100g of water for each 8" fish. More for larger fish. Also, plan for REALLY good filtration if you are going to keep them indoors, as they will be warmer and thus more active, producing more waste.

Last edited by wonder woman at 17-Nov-2004 20:04

i was looking and what if i used a pool that holds 280 gallons of water as a holding tank until the winter is over?