Koi Pond Design Fundamentals

Designing a koi pond begins with three very basic fundamentals. Learn how to identify these important design elements in this video presentation. If you are designing a pond for koi or looking to improve on an existing Koi pond, this information will help you make an educated decision on your pond design plans.

[paulineschoeneman]

Just starting a new job with a great company that builds and maintains ponds. My new boss suggested that I watch a couple of videos by The Pond Digger on YouTube to gain some knowledge, understanding and terminology. I ended up watching all 21 segments of Building a Fishpond and loved it! Eric does a great job taking his time and explaining procedures. Kept me interested and excited to see the final pond. I plan to check back in and watch more videos. Thank you!!

[ThePondDigger]

So much to address here in this brief forum. I think every pond should have a skimmer. That's first and foremost.

[ThePondDigger]

I won't dare say when the next video will be posted. I don't want to let you down. You can rest assured, we are working feverishly to get part two of Koi Pond Design Fundamentals posted as soon as possible.

Stay suspensfully tuned in as we aim to post the most educational, informational, and inspirational videos on not just Koi Pond Design but all things pond related.

Thanks for the passion!

The Pond Digger

[ThePondDigger]

THank you very much for the kind words Douglas. That's huge coming from a veteran builder! It is my "purpose in life" to share my passion for ponds.

[ThePondDigger]

They have worked hard for many, many years, invested wisely and deserve the fruits of their labor.

[ThePondDigger]

Thanks for the comment on our Koi Pond Design video. Stay tuned as PART TWO is on the production table at the moment!

The Pond Digger

[ThePondDigger]

Thank you for your feedback! I am glad to Inform, Educate and Inspire!

[ThePondDigger]

Thanks for the Comment. Designing Koi Ponds is a blast!

The Pond Digger

[ThePondDigger]

We are posting the second video as soon as we can showing the pond drained to get you up close and personal with a couple important Pond Design elements for koi.

The flagstone path over the koi pond was just finished a couple days ago. The final plantings won't be finished until spring so a final glamor video won't happen for several months. But we do have more good things to come. Stay tuned!

The Pond Digger

[ThePondDigger]

The rock we used on this koi pond was called La Cresta. We purchased it at a local rock yard here in Southern California. We used a less expensive rock below water level you will see in the next Koi Pond Design video when we get it posted. Thanks for watching.

The Pond Digger

[MsSleeth]

Thanks for explaining the 3 fundamentals. It clears up a lot of confusion I had about what I need to address my green, murky pond.

[simonduncan]

That’s one fantastic pond mate it looks like it grew there !!!

[ThePondDigger]

So glad to be an inspiration to your pond installation!

[Andili]

Thx for sharing, here in Germany the hardest part of creating a nice pond is getting the boulders..

[sissymurphy]

Even though this is an older video it really has great info if you are having some one build it for you or you are building it your self .I also have to say this is 1 great looking pond .It really belongs there .Wish i could afford a pond like this .You always have great ideas .

[ThePondDigger]

@MyDixieRekked We are pond specialist. We do however specialize in controlling rare bamboo next to ponds and water features. Another one of my passions!

[ThePondDigger]

We cycle all ponds big or small the same way. Once we get the pond up and running we add a conservative fish load and inoculate the biological filter with beneficial bacteria for 14 days. Feed the pond sparingly during the initial cycle, test the water for ammonia & nitrite as needed and take it slow. Typical cycle takes 4 to 6 weeks. Sometimes faster with the introduction of aquatic plants!

[JustinsDreamArt]

Nice looking pond. I like the square rocks. Looks good without being the stylish "natural look'. I'm building on a steep bank where I have to do 'stone masonry'. I can't possibly make it look like it just happened that way in nature. It 's still going to be beautiful!

[ThePondDigger]

Good advise. Just consider aeration with a small air pump if you don't have a waterfall.

[samwell]

Eric I wish you could get a tv show man. Love your snaps but you need to be famous bo.