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300 INTRODUCTION TO POND FISH

What to consider

A carefully chosen and well-designed pond can be
the focal point of a garden, but finding the right style
can be a daunting task. The choice of design is partly
personal but should also take into account the
requirements of the fish, as well as the amount
of space you have available, the existing landscaping
in your garden, your level of building expertise, and
the amount of time and money you have to spend.

Although the basic construction techniques used to create
ponds of any type are similar, the resulting effect created by
the landscaping and planting can be strikingly different. Ponds
can be designed in an informal, naturalistic way or in a formal
style, based on stark, geometric patterns, such as rectangles.
A good starting point when deciding on the type of pond
to build is to consider the species of fish you would like to
keep. Goldfish are suitable for most types of ponds, but large
pond fish, such as koi, require a considerable volume of
water if they are to thrive. A pond for these fish must have This modern pond design blends A naturalistic style of pond (below),
a minimum surface area of at least 100 ft (10 m ). The seamlessly with the style of the with native plants in and around
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house. It includes a waterfall feature
the edges, helps to create retreats
constraints created by keeping koi mean that they are and decking but no plants. for neighborhood wildlife.

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