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As you plan your garden pond, you need to calculate your parameters so you can make exact plans. You must consider the size and shape of your yard, because these will determine the size and shape of the pond as well, and may limit what the pond can contain. Is it just going to be for displaying exotic aquatic plants? That sort of pond might be more shallow, say, than one for koi fish. Whereas Orfe (cousins of the koi) love to swim swiftly in schools, and as such would require a longer pond. These are the initial types of factors to consider.
If you’re going to have fish in your pond, then you’ll need to decide on the type of fish. In climates that get very cold in wintertime it’s hard to keep pond surfaces from freezing over even with heaters, so koi ponds are inadvisable. Even though both koi and goldfish can handle fairly cold water, one danger of freezing is that sources of oxygen are cut off, and the fish could literally suffocate. Another concern will be fish pond predators, so you’ll need to locate the pond where you can set a net above it, or else find other ways to protect the fish. With koi, for example, you can protect them by making the pool quite deep.
Stocking a pond with certain types of plants might encourage wildlife other than fish to begin congregating there. For example, you might attract small frogs or dragonflies. Different ecosystems will be created by different types of plants. You may also limit or encourage certain kinds of plants depending on how large or deep the garden pond is. Water lilies, of course, can thrive in almost any kind of pond, since there are species that float on the surface without needing to root in the soil, as well as others that need to plant their roots.
Pond stocking doesn’t simply refer to fish, but includes plants as well, and you’ll likely need to consult with experts to be sure you’re including plants that grow well together and which ones help control algae. Consultation will be needed not just for plants and fish, but even for the equipment that will help to maintain the health of the plants, fish and water alike. Your garden pond can be a thriving thing, but only if you make sure to plan it properly.
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