What types of fishing pond are there?
Which pond type do you choose?
Ask yourself this question before constructing the pond. In this week’s blog you will find answers to e question of what types of ponds are possible. In fact, there are many different ponds and the type of pond often also depends on the type of fish that swim in it. We have divided the ponds that most people build in their gardens into 5 different types. Here we distinguish between ponds with fish and ponds without fish. Are you planning to build a pond? Then also read our blog“pond construction, a handy step-by-step plan“.
Pond 1: Koi pond
A koi pond is perhaps the most popular pond, but additionally the most difficult pond to maintain. Koi are beautiful fish, but also have a long and difficult manual. Because of this, a koi pond is often a specially designed and arranged pond. It is important to know that no plants can be placed in a koi pond. This is because Koi love plants and will therefore eat the plants. If you are planning to start a koi pond, then you should know that you should buy a good strong filter with a very strong UV-C lamp. What some people also do is create a separate pond section with purifying oxygen plants that koi cannot reach.
The pond should have an average depth of about 130 cm. Koi are very sensitive animals and do not like cold water. Therefore, in winter they are as deep as possible. The deeper the pond, the more comfortable the fish find this. The beauty of a koi pond is that it often has a sleek design. This is because this pond does not require planting.
A koi pond is relatively expensive. Not primarily to build the pond (although buying the technology can be pricey), but maintaining the pond requires a lot of attention. Read more about the construction and maintenance of a koi pond here .
Pond 2: Natural pond or plant pond
A nature pond and a plant pond are actually similar. In a natural pond, planting is huge and this attracts many different species of animals such as frogs, salamanders and insects. No pumps, filters or other aids are used in a natural pond. The oxygen level in the pond is maintained by the huge amount of oxygen plants. A natural pond has a shape like you find in a park or forest. The shore overflows into water and the shallow areas contain marsh and overplants. Learn more about a natural pond when you click on the link.
If you want to build a natural pond, choose a bright spot. Keeping fish in this pond is possible, but make sure it is at least 80 cm deep. The size of the pond depends on the amount of space available in the garden. Leave a natural pond alone and let nature do its work. In the beginning, plant mainly oxygen plants, then some long-flowering bank and marsh plants and a few water lilies. The pond will continue to develop itself, giving you a great natural pond.
Pond 3: Fishing pond
A fish pond is intended only to hold fish. People often choose not to put plants in this pond. If you choose to do this, you need to make sure that the pond is kept in the right condition. You should think about a powerful filtration system and air pump. Guideline for the number of fish that can be kept in this pond is a maximum of 5 cm fish length per 100 liters of water. That means 10 to 12 fish in a 5,000 gallon pond. If you keep too many fish in the pond, far more waste products will enter the pond than the bacteria can handle. Float algae and murky water is the result.
The maintenance of this pond is less intensive than a koi pond. The filter and pump should be checked and maintained a few times a year if necessary. In addition, you must ensure that there is not too much silt on the bottom. For this, use Bio-Oxydator.
Pond 4: Mirror Pond
The name mirror pond speaks for itself; the pond is as smooth as a mirror and often very shallow. The mirror pond is increasing in popularity. A mirror pond reflects the sun, clouds and other things around the pond. This creates a beautiful image and makes the garden appear larger.
Mirror ponds are often very tightly finished and rectangular in shape. The edges are usually made of hard stone. This is the cheapest pond and requires little maintenance. Make sure cables are neatly tucked away. Very little water is needed in the pond and there is no filtration. All you need to do is make sure there are no leaves or other debris in the pond. In addition, the a mirror pond warms up quickly and also cools down quickly again because of the little water in it. These temperature differences increase algae growth. The installation of a UV-C lamp is desirable.
Pond 5: Swimming pond
Huge in popularity is the swimming pond. What could be better than taking a refreshing dip in your own pond? People love the combination of a natural look and still being able to swim. In addition, a swimming pond is cheaper than a normal pond. Often, in addition to the swimming pond, a plant pond is constructed that provides proper filtration. Any heating may be necessary in cooler climates, as sometimes it can also be very cold to swim in the summer.
In a swimming pond with a depth of 140 – 160 cm it is possible to swim without touching the bottom. The simplest swimming pond is a deep pit with sloping walls, lined with black pond liner. A helophyte filter is a wonderful solution for clean swimming water. If the pond is going to be used by many people, an additional filter system is recommended. Make sure to remove dead plants and blown-in leaves in the fall, this prevents them from rotting on the bottom. In addition, organic debris increases the chances of acidification. Use a nice large scoop net to remove this debris. Here you can find some more information about the construction and maintenance of a swimming pond.
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