Does a koi pond differ from a goldfish pond?
Top Generally, yes. Good koi ponds are designed with koi in mind. They tend to be more than 500 gallons in volume. Koi require much more volume compared to goldfish. For koi, size does matter when it comes to how big the pond is. Koi ponds should be at least 24 inches deep, if not deeper. The walls of a koi pond should be as vertical as possible to protect the fish from predators such as raccoons. The more vertical walls also add to the overall total volume. Most good koi ponds contain at least one bottom drain. This is to keep the floor of the pond free of debris. This is not just for koi ponds. All ponds, sensibly, should have a bottom drain. They make cleaning easier and provide many benefits. The bottom of the pond should slope towards the drain. Many professional koikeepers also use a surface skimmer. 12: Can I use a flexible liner in my pond? Top You have several options with flexible liners: 1) PVC (poly vinyl chloride). This is a relatively cheap liner, however, it must be prot
