New Koi Pond

[Chkadii]

Me too. Fish typically grow to their enclosure so they will be about 6" long. And a good rule if thumb is a 2 gallons for every inch of fish.

It's a misconception that fish only grow to fit their enclosure. People assumed goldfish would because they'd be kept in bowls and happen to die young/small due to improper husbandry. They can live for years- I've heard of an individual koi that's over 200 years old (the typical lifespan is ~40 years for koi and ~25 for goldfish though), yet people assume goldfish have the same lifespan as mice.

Sorry pigfat, I wasn't trying to "school" you or anything; you seem like you know what you're doing and can provide proper care for them. I just didn't want readers unfamiliar with fish to continue believing the misconception if I could help it. And then I geeked out and got carried away.

[JohnNJ]

You may want to consider adding some shade.

[Larguello]

I love ponds, you did a great job. here's mine

[pigfat]

I love ponds, you did a great job. here's mine

Wow! That looks great! And John, the area doesn't receive a lot of sunlight but I already have plants and shade set up for them. Thank you for the continued pessimism, it's greatly appreciated, I know you're just looking out for my fish's well being.

[OsirisRa32]

I love ponds, you did a great job. here's mine

Is that papyrus?!?!?!?

[Larguello]

Is that papyrus?!?!?!?

Yup, it looked better a few days ago...had to cut it back grows like crazy.

[Coleslaw007]

I love ponds, you did a great job. here's mine

That's a SWEET pond!

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[CrystalRose]

Great pond! We have one too. I love watching the fish. It's very relaxing.

[pigfat]

Great pond! We have one too. I love watching the fish. It's very relaxing.

I agree. The goldfish have quit being so skiddish when I walk by the pond. I got a big Pleco today for the pond to help keep it clean.