Koi ponds have become a popular hobby and the reasons are clear: Koi are beautiful, vibrant fish. They come in many colours and varieties so it’s possible for everyone to find at least one type of Koi that suits their likes.

However, Koi keeping should not be undertaken lightly as it takes a lot of time to maintain. The majority of first-time Koi owners fail because they get the idea that keeping Koi is easy. But don’t let this discourage you as they are plenty of books and advice available to help you to succeed.

It is important for you to learn all you can before you begin obtaining the things you need for Koi keeping. Planning ahead will not only save you money but it will potentially save your sanity as well !

Before buying Koi, you must create a proper habitat for them. Because of it’s popularity there is an unlimited supply of resources to be found on the topic of Koi keeping. When it comes to pond size, bigger is always better. Koi have a habit of growing rather fast so you have to consider pond size at the same time as you consider how many Koi you are going to put it in. And your filtration system is extremely important.

There are two types of filtration: mechanical and biological. Mechanical filtration extracts solids from the pond such as dead algae, insects and Koi waste. It is important to have enough filtration to sustain the size of the pond and the amount and size of your Koi. Biological filtration causes a nitrogen cycle which is what removes dissolved wastes from your pond. Without biological filtration, built-up waste will turn into ammonia and kill your Koi within just a few days. Besides the technical aspects of your pond, you will also have the ability to create a visually appealing area as well. Waterfalls, fountains and other water features will not only add a visual show to your pond but it will also create movement and sound. A variety of plants and flowers are also available for your pond.