Know How To Take Care Of Your Koi Ponds Above Ground
In 1914, Koi were first introduced to the world at the Tokyo Agricultural Exhibition. It was used in ponds for home landscapes for many years. These ponds are known as Koi ponds, and wide varieties have been introduced over the years.
You must perform daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal and yearly tasks to maintain your Koi pond. Depending on the types and size of ponds and filtration systems, the number of fish the maintenance will vary. Here are some tips to take care of your Koi ponds above ground.
⦁ Location For The Pond
If you live in a sunny region, the best spot for your Koi ponds above ground is where it gets at least a few hours of shade each day. The source of the shade can be a tree, but you need to take care of the fallen leaves; otherwise, they may decompose at the bottom. You can use a strainer to remove the leaves and can save your Koi pond from the muck. The pond container can be an old bathtub, an above-ground swimming pool, or a rigid pond liner. You need to use a solid wood or concrete block to support it that will sit on the ground instead of being dug in. You can use soil, rocks, and potted plants around the edges to make it look more natural. It would be best if you kept in mind that The water surface shouldn’t be placed too high because this could make both appreciation and maintenance uncomfortable.
⦁ Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
You need to schedule the pond inspection and give the work to everyone in the household. This way, you can keep an eye on the pond daily. The schedule must also contain the maintenance, and dividing the work between the household members is a great way to do that. You need to take count of your fish every day; if a Koi goes missing, you need to look around in case it has jumped out of the pond. Skimming the surface should be done frequently because some leaves may turn toxic as they decompose. Dirt and other debris will invariably form sludge on the bottom even if it’s covered with the substrate. In cleaning detritus, pond vacuums and skimmers can come in very handy. Frequent skimming and vacuuming can help to keep ammonia levels low.
⦁ Control Algae Growth
Algae is a common factor in any pon or watery area. Algae is very problematic and harmful to pond habitats. Algaecide solution is an organic formula containing bacteria and is very effective against algae. But the most effective way to control algae is strong water circulation, large biological filters, and diversified species such as aquatic plants, snails, and crayfish that feed on algae.
⦁ Check Lines and Tubes
You also need to clean the water lines and tubes; otherwise, limescale and algae can damage them. You can use bleach or algaecide from time to time to wipe those algae and limescale. You also need to check the mechanical filters and clean them properly once or twice a month.
Wrapping Up
A Koi pond can bring charismatic looks to your home landscape. You need to take care of it properly and help it to grow a clean natural habitat for your precious Koi fish.
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