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A well designed pond requires very little maintenance. But seasonal cleanings are a very important aspect of owning a pond. The most important cleanings are the spring cleaning and the fall cleaning.
Pond Cleaning can be a labor intensive and dirty process, which includes:
- Removing fish and safely keeping them for the duration of the cleaning.
- Carefully removing and hydrating the plants.
- Draining most of the water.
- Removing excess organic debris, knows as sludge, muck, and slime.
- Cleaning filter media.
- Replacing and dechlorinating the water
- Acclimating the fish and plants to the new water conditions.
For many pond owners across the world, keeping koi fish is seen as a wonderful and enjoyable thing to do. It is true that koi make beautiful ornamental displays and certainly create a talking point for visitors to the home. However, it is important to realize that there is a lot of work and effort involved to make the display a success, here is a quick guide.
What is a koi fish (coy fish)?
Koi fish is a tropical fish and is a natural mutation species of the common fresh water carp. It is commonly mistaken for a big goldfish. Koi fish was bred for food; most notably throughout the East or Asia. Over the years, the fish became more and more domesticated, which allowed them to be easily transported from country to country.
