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Can I still keep koi if my pond is 3 1/2 feet deep?

 





 


ElenasALH
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Aug 2, 2007, 10:00 AM

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Can I still keep koi if my pond is 3 1/2 feet deep? Can't Post
My dad just built a pond and it turned out being only 3 1/2 feet deep.The pond holds about 2000 gallons of water and it has its own filter setup and waterfall. I live in Alaska and it is very likely that the pond is going to freeze, that is why I bought one of those de icer dishes that you place in the center of the pond. I've read from other pond books that the recommended depth for a pond to keep koi is 4-6 1/2 feet. Is there anything I can do to keep koi in the pond? I'm planning to only keep 2.


mdb2
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Aug 2, 2007, 2:56 PM

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Re: [ElenasALH] Can I still keep koi if my pond is 3 1/2 feet deep? [In reply to] Can't Post
im not familiar with your winter temps. but have you a facility too take them indoors? koi are near death at 1-2c especially for prolonged periods. i would suggest if the answer is no ten a heater and maybe a backup would solve the problem. and use a cover, both to lessen the electricity bill and stop the wind chilling the surface.hope this helps a little. mike


ayranjim
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Aug 6, 2007, 7:06 PM

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Re: [ElenasALH] Can I still keep koi if my pond is 3 1/2 feet deep? [In reply to] Can't Post
Hello, there are many things you can do, from covering the pond with plastic, which will help alittle with temp, to simple bring them into a garage or something for the winter, the depth is fine,remember that they should eat very little during the winter months.


raynsy
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Jan 6, 2008, 4:12 AM

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Re: [ayranjim] Can I still keep koi if my pond is 3 1/2 feet deep? [In reply to] Can't Post
so a standard pond thts around 2degrees in winter is no living environment for koi? i was told it was nearer 6 or 7. be great if u could clarify it :)
MATT


wilsontkl
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Jan 24, 2008, 2:10 AM

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Re: [ElenasALH] Can I still keep koi if my pond is 3 1/2 feet deep? [In reply to] Can't Post
Simple.Get a termometer and monitor the water temperature.

 
 
 



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