One of the most interesting and expressive elements of a country house is landscape design using water structures. And among such structures, the most intriguing is a pond with Japanese fish fish. Flickering white, orange, red and black fish colors, like underwater boats, move along the water surface of your summer cottage, delighting you and your guests. Before you decide that in our climate to breed Japanese fish is stupid, contact the Internet. Among users of the network there are many tips on how to care for Koi carps in winter and what to do with the pool in the snowy season. And in this article we will talk about what is required in order to start a koi pond in the country.
In fact, the Koi pond can take some time and demand some budget in combination with nerves, but in general – it’s worth. This is what you need to know.
1. Dig.
First you need to dig a hole in the ground. Large hole. You can do this yourself, in this case – this is free. Designers prefer the deep ponds of Koi, but in reality, it all depends on your own choice. And in small in deep reservoirs there are advantages. So, a small depth will require less work costs and materials. In addition, a small pond (50 cm) will be better to see your fish. Aquatic plants will also flourish at this depth, as they cannot grow at a depth. It’s easier to care for small ponds. The deep reservoir has a very tangible advantage – koi carps in it will grow, and this fish, by the way, is able to reach 3 meters in length. In a small pond, the size of the fish will not increase, since they will not have enough space. In addition, the fish will be worse in a small pond due to a large concentration of own waste. In a large reservoir more healthy, which means great endurance. Among other things, deep water better protects fish from birds, cats and other predators, which easily, like napkins will pull their lunch from the pond from the pond. You are unlikely to want to feed animals with fish, the cost of which is 3-11 thousand rubles? And even if instead of Japanese koi you choose cheaper bright crucians for 200 rubles, it is still – to think about the question of depths.
2. Keep water.
After you drop a hole in the ground, a surprise awaits you – dirt does not hold water. To keep water in the pit, you will need to make a bowl. This can be done in three ways: rubber gasket, plastic bath, concrete filling. The most common option is concrete. Its plus is durability. In addition, this design is easily equipped with additional design elements, such as lighting. Minus is the cost. To order the construction and device of the pond on the site that would include the concrete design and the pumping, you will have to give the masters a certain amount. You can do all this on your own, but you have to tinker well. At the same time, it should be understood that in some cases it is better to hire a specialist, since the cost of which fish, which will die due to the poor design of the pond, will cost you more than a high-quality pond to order.
Rubber ponds are also popular. This is quite a non -expensive option, but rubber liners are quite difficult to install. Not everyone can properly glue the structure together, and a small error can lead to a large problem with drain. As a result, you will lose water and fish. In addition, rodents can heerate rubber.
3. Pumps.
Pumping equipment can be purchased in most stores that specialize in pools. The structure can be hidden under stones or plants.
4. Landscape design
An empty pond will bring little joy. In order for the design to work – you need to make efforts to the general design of the landscape of the site. Make sure you have stocked up with flooring, stones, plants. Before launching fish, make sure that the microflora corresponds to. You can bring benches, bridges and other devices to the pond that allow you to admire fish and enjoy nature.
5. Fish.
Although KOI carps are the most popular choice for fishing ponds, you can also launch other individuals in the reservoir.
The Portal Project Roads wishes you a great pastime in the country! Catch the joy of the natural freshness of your suburban area!
