How deep does my pond have to be if I want to have Japanese Koi?
” There are general guidelines throughout the world, but obviously climate and types of predators will affect water depths. Generally, for the successful raising of Japanese Koi some area of the pond should be at least 3 feet deep. However, with the use of a De-icer, ornamental pond fish other than Koi may be successfully “overwintered” in as little as 18 inches of water. Stop by our Fish World page for more on these aristocratic swimmers. Question:”Do night blooming water lilies need sunlight?” You bet they do! Dig into your memory bank…remember learning about photosynthesis in school? Night blooming lilies require 6 – 8 hours per day of direct sunlight. View some of the lilies, lotuses and marginals available. Question:”pH – Whats it all about?” pH is a measure of water’s acidity ( below 7.0), or alkalinity ( above 7.0). Your fish will thank you if you keep the range between 6.8 and 7.5. Check your pH weekly, and if it is not within this limit chemical adjustment is necessary. Chec
