Your Koi Habitat
Posted on 04. Aug, 2009 by admin in Aquariums, Fishtanks
Before ever buying Koi, you must create a proper habitat for them. It will be handy to remember the information or advice given to you by your pond builder or supplier. You should not only get the opinions of just one person when there are many resources available. It may be a god idea to do research on your own, before you go to purchase the materials needed for your fish Koi pond. Due to its popularity, there are many resources available to learn more on the topic. Research online, visit your library, fishers centre or research online forums. There are quite a few things needed to sustain a habitable pond.
When it comes to pond size, bigger is always better. Koi Koihave a habit of growing rather fast, so you have to consider pond size at the same time you are considering how many Koi you are going to put it in.
Your filtration system is extremely important. There are two choices for filtration, mechanical and biological. Mechanical filtration relives the pond of solids such as dead algae, insects, and Koi wastes. It is important to have enough filtration to sustain the size of the pond, and the amount and size of your Koi Carp. Biological filtration causes a nitrogen cycle, which is what removes dissolved wastes from your pond. Without filtration, waste builds up and turns into ammonia which will actually 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. To create movement, sound and a beautiful visual display waterfalls, fountains and other water features are useful. There are a variety of plants and flowers which are suitable and available for your pond.
Koi have been known to live for up to 200 years at time, but generally the average lifespan of a healthy Koi is about 30 years. Koi many be a good choice if you are looking for a long term pet.
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