If you are planning to build a koi fish pond, it is important that you know what you are doing before you get started. There are many things that you need to learn before getting started with a Koi pond project. Here are the basic steps to build a Koi pond waterfall and pond edging:
Steps to Build a Koi Fish Pond Waterfall: First Steps to build a Koi Fish Pond Waterfall start by setting up your garden pond. Then start building a beautiful waterfall, which will make your garden pond look magnificent. The most important thing to consider in building a Koi fish pond waterfall is the location, because it is here where you will determine the focal point of your whole landscaping pond. It is important to set a strong edging along the edge of your pond to divide the pond into two parts.
The next step in building a Koi Fish Pond Waterfall is to line the bottom of the pond with rocks. You can line the entire bottom or you can use a smaller border. You need to put a rock in between the rocks to prevent your garden pond from freezing in winter. After setting the rocks make a mark at the bottom of the pond on where you will be placing the edging rock. Measure and mark the exact position, so that when you dig the rocks you get just the right position.
After lining the pond with rocks it is time to dig the edging. Use an auger or a shovel to remove the rocks. This is probably the most important part of the whole process. When you are planning your landscape pond make sure that you leave a gap between the pond and the edging. This will allow the water to flow easily through the rocks and avoid any toppling. You can choose from many different types of rocks and landscape pond edging materials.
When you have the edging in place you can now put the rocks in. Carefully line the bottom of your garden pond with them and let them settle in for several days. Make sure that the rocks are completely level and that they do not move when you move water around the pond. If you cannot lay the rocks flat you can try to add a layer of sand in between them. Sand will ensure that the rocks are firmly in place.
Next you should dig a hole where you will be installing your Koi fish pond. Make sure that you do not put the waterfall in the same hole that your garden pond will be placed in. The waterfall will create an obstruction and may be dangerous if it is standing on top of your pond. If you must put the pond in the same hole, at least 5 feet from the edge of the garden pond you will need to make sure that the pond sits level and does not tip over.
After you have installed the waterfall and landscaped the area surrounding it, you can begin the edging process. Using small stones, blue stone, or sand, carefully line the entire pond, making sure to check frequently that it is level. It is a good idea to line the entire pond with something so that when you begin to pour the water on top of the rocks it will not splash onto the soil. The rocks and edging will catch most of the water.
Once the rocks are in place and the edging is in place you can begin setting up the actual pond. Make sure that your Koi pond is deep enough and wide enough to contain the largest number of fish possible. It may be necessary to add some garden pond equipment such as skimmers and water pumps to increase the size of your pond. If you are building a Koi fish garden that will also house other fish, it is a good idea to install an additional filtration system like a deep filtration system. For those who are building a pond strictly for their Koi, you may only need to include a fish pond heater to keep the water at a more reasonable temperature during the colder months of the year.