Koi Pond Supplies
Water gardens and water features are the hot new trend in home landscapes. The sound of moving water, beautiful aquatic plants and colorful fish are some of the pleasures I enjoy with my pond. I started ten years are with a small stream/waterfall/pond of about 1,200 gallons. Today, it is so much easier than when I got started. That’s because of all the new products that are now available. And, there’s a lot more information for creating your own personal paradise water garden stocked with friendly Koi. My favorite Koi are Kohaku — an opaque white body with large red markings. I purchased two yearlings imported from Japan a couple of years ago. Last year, I added a small White Butterfly Koi, also from Japan. In addition I have several large goldfish and other Koi.
“The Pond Guy” is a free catalog that I find is an excellent resource for supplies and information. It’s packed with everything you need to know to get started and all of the supplies to keep you going. It starts with the ecosystem of a pond and the five steps to building your own water garden. You dig the hole, place the underlayment and liner, place rocks and gravel, fill with water, and add plants and fish. For all the details, you can buy a book called “Pond Building for Hobbyists”.
One section of this catalog is devoted to the calculations and formulas for figuring out the size of a pond in gallons and the proper pump size and the right size tubing. It’s fun just going through the catalog and seeing all the things that are available. I use an item called the “Defense Pac” to keep my pond water clear and clean, perfect for enjoying healthy Koi. Another section offers information on aquatic plants and a variety of choices that you can order. If you pond gets at least six hours of sun, water lilies make a great choice. The “Seasonal” section covers what needs the be done in the Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. And best of all, today’s supplies and gear make it all so simple. Check out the free catalog from The Pond Guy.
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