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Best Koi and Goldfish Pond Designs in 2021

13th Feb 2021

Best Koi and Goldfish Pond Designs in 2021

Watching fish swimming about can be incredibly relaxing. If you love fish and water features, why not combine the two by creating a koi pond in your own backyard. A koi fish pond can help transform your backyard into a stunning oasis, complete with exotic fish!

6 Inspiring Koi Pond Designs

Koi Fish in Koi Pond

Koi ponds and lily pads tend to go hand in hand. Decorate your pond with plenty of greenery to provide shelter for fish and add an extra pop of colour to your backyard.

You don’t necessarily need an extra-large, expansive space for your koi pond. With the right koi pond design, you can make this feature work in a variety of different spaces. Just be sure not to crowd too many fish into your pond; and ensure they have plenty of space to swim about.

Water Lily

Want a swimming space that’s a little more dynamic than a swimming pool? Why not create a swimming pond, complete with flowing water features and koi fish!

Don’t just think about what to place around your koi pond, but also what to place within the water. If the pond is purely ornamental, you might like to think about placing rocks underwater to create layers within the space. Just be careful not to place any tripping hazards within the water if you plan to use it as a swimming pond.

A swimming pond with koi fish in it can be great fun for the whole family! Fish can be really exciting and interesting to kids, and spending time around them can help build a love of nature and its creatures. Think carefully about the plants you wish to incorporate in and around your koi pond. Some plants can be toxic to fish, so it is important to do your research to ensure your fish friends are safe.

How to Build a Koi Pond in Your Own Backyard

Backyard Koi Pond

Interested in building a koi pond in your very own backyard? Take a look at the following steps for a little guidance:

Step 1: Find the Right Spot

Before you get started with bringing your koi pond to life, it’s important to choose the right spot for it. Ideally, you should choose an area that gets plenty of shade (for the fish), but without lots of leaf shedding (so you’re not constantly cleaning debris from your pond). Ensure you have enough space for your pond, as you want to be able to give your fish lots of space.

Step 2: Choose the Right Size

Once you’ve picked out your spot, you should work out the size of the koi pond you wish to create. If this is your first pond, you might like to start a little smaller. There is no single best koi pond shape or size. The best koi pond for your garden will depend upon a variety of factors. Work out your budget, and how much of your yard you wish to have taken up by your pond – this should help you decide on your pond size.

Step 3: Install a Fish Pond Liner

Before you start creating your pond, you should lay down a pond liner. A quality fish pond liner can help to secure your pond and prevent punctures and leaks. Aquascape recommends Firestone EPDM pond liners. We are an authorised Australian supplier of Firestone pond liner. Firestone liners are designed for ponds, and come with a 20-year guarantee.

Step 4: Install the Fish Pond Filter and Pump

For healthy fish, you’ll need plenty of oxygen in the water. To oxygenate your koi pond, make sure you install a high-quality pond pump. A filter is also important to keep excess debris out of your pond. Too much debris can be bad news for fish, so it’s vital you stay on top of clearing it out.

Step 5: Add Rocks and Plants

Not only can rocks and plants add natural charm to your pond, they also have practical uses. Rocks can help mark out the boundary of your pond and keep the liner secure, and plants can provide shade for your fish. Water plants can also help balance the ecosystem of a pond. Be sure to do your research and choose fish-friendly plants.

Step 6: Introduce Your Koi to Their New Home

Slowly and gently introduce your koi to their new home to make the transition as easy as possible for them. Some people choose to set up a midway tank with pond water in it to give the fish time to get used to the pond water in a controlled environment. For more information on how to introduce your koi to their new home, contact the professionals at Aquascape.

The Best Koi Pond Designers in Australia

Need some assistance with designing and installing your koi pond? Contact Aquascape Australia for assistance from expert pond designers and builders. We also have a large range of pond equipment available to help you create your dream koi fish pond