Where are you going to place your pond? You want your pond to be close to electricity to run your pumps and for heat in the winter. You don’t want your pond in direct sunlight because it will heat the water too much and your fish don’t like hot water. Shade is an issue because trees shed their leaves and contaminate the pond. The roots from the trees can also grow into your pond.

You can use goldfish or koi for your pond. Koi can grow to be 3 feet long, so if you have a small pond you should go with goldfish. Both fish are very hardy and beautiful.

The depth of the pond also needs to be planned. It should be deep enough to protect them from freezing and protect them from predators. It also need to allow plenty of room for your fish to swim.

You need to figure out some type of shelter for your fish. You can build a ledger and add as many plants as you want to give them a place to hide.

Ponds can be built with several types of materials. Concrete can be expensive and you have to test the water because of the lime in concrete. Premolded liners are fast and easy to set up, but are usually too small for koi. Flexible liners are great for different pond designs. It can be a lot of work and it will tear. Rubber liner comes in sheets and is made specifically for pond use. It can also last up to 20 years.

Get your hole dug before you go to get your liner. This way you can be sure that you get enough liner. It wouldn’t hurt to buy a little extra, you can always take it back.

Decorating your pond is where you can make it your own. You have alot of different options. You can do an island, waterfall, fountains, plants and even lights.

Plants are great for the water and provide a place for your fish to hide. You can get floating plants, shallow plants, and submerged plants. Be careful with the floating plants so your fish don’t eat them right away.

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