Koi ponds

kschweer · Apr 18, 2016

With the weather getting nicer I thought it would be cool to see how many fellow reefers have ponds. I don't have one personally but I do build and take care of a lot of them. Let see some of them and hear about them!

kschweer · Apr 18, 2016

Pictures from earlier in the day

kschweer · Apr 18, 2016

From last week at a different pond.

Naiad · Apr 18, 2016

I wish I could! I love koi.

cloak · Apr 18, 2016

Koi ponds are so beautiful... These fish will probably outlive me...

FWIW, my LFS has some "holding tanks" in the back. I see the kids walk up and they scatter... If your slow & patient you can almost pet these fish like a dog. Pick one up and give it a kiss darn near. A great feeling...

Fishguywc · Apr 18, 2016

Just opened my Pond up this weekend!

caity · May 11, 2016

Koi to the left (bottom) goldfish in the right (top) there's a creek that connects the two. I love my pond as much as my tank! So many birds come drink out of it (I also have 8 bird feeders too) and even dragon flies. My goldfish keep breeding so they must be happy. Coffee and sitting near my pond is my favorite way to start the day.

WilRams · May 11, 2016

I don't have one (wish I had the space) but have had my hand in several builds when I worked for an Aquascape distributor. They can be quite amazing.

Saltine · May 11, 2016

I have a 120g pond, wife insisted it to be located under a tree... Any tips on re-doing it to have a return at the bottom that would suck up water/debris to a serviceable filterbox/filter?

florenceSC.nanoreef · May 11, 2016

Fishguywc · May 12, 2016

Saltine said:
I have a 120g pond, wife insisted it to be located under a tree... Any tips on re-doing it to have a return at the bottom that would suck up water/debris to a serviceable filterbox/filter?

What kind of filter system do you run? They do make bottom drains that attach to the overflow box if you have that kind of setup or you can add nets or brushes in the overflow to catch debris

Saltine · May 12, 2016

Fishguywc said:
What kind of filter system do you run? They do make bottom drains that attach to the overflow box if you have that kind of setup or you can add nets or brushes in the overflow to catch debris

Had just a filter box on some rocks but clogged daily and didn't get maintained. We are going to redo the whole thing and extend it just wanted to do this right this time.

Salt

kschweer · May 12, 2016

If you're redoing the whole pond take a look at the aquascapes products. Their skimmer boxes are very nice.

Fishguywc · May 12, 2016

kschweer said:
If you're redoing the whole pond take a look at the aquascapes products. Their skimmer boxes are very nice.

Yes they make nice stuff.. I used Easy Pro products, their customer service for parts etc.. is really good too.

Saltine · May 12, 2016

Thanks guys, I'll check those out!

erinmegan85 · May 13, 2016

I've been wanting to put a nice pond in our backyard, but so far my significant other doesn't seem too keen on the idea. I might just have to start digging a hole next time he is TDY (away) for work, which should be soon! haha!

TheEngineer · May 13, 2016

I've got an awesome spot for a pond with a big hill for a waterfall/stream down to it. I know nothing about ponds but I really want to put one in.

Waterjockey · May 17, 2016

I started building this pond just before winter last year. A second waterfall to a stream (from my filters) is going in on the right (the concrete blocks). The "pumphouse" is going to be a little model of a house with a dock (to hide the overflow), with the roof being hinged for easy access to the pumps and controls. My wife loves watching the tons of birds and animals that show up for a bath or drink already!

Cheers!