JoesKoi.com - Koi Pond #1

This 2,500-gallon Koi pond was originally completed in September 2004. Today this pond is home to a small selection of Koi ranging in size from 16” – 30”. The water in this pond is kept clean and healthy by a 500-gallon DIY filter setup, making a total water volume of 3,000 gallons. Additional aeration is provided by three air stones. Construction photos for this pond are available in our Pond Construction section.

Detailed Pond Specs
Completed:	September 2004
Liner:	Firestone 45mil EPDM pond liner
Pump(s):	(1) 4,000GPH submersible pump
Filtration:	DIY pond filter complete with vortex settling chamber, Laguna PowerClear 40-Watt UV clarifer. Vortex is drained on a bi-monthly basis or as needed. 10% water changes are done on a weekly basis
Plumbing:	1.5" PVC, 1" flex tubing
Volume:	3,000 gallons (includes filter)
Aeration:	(3) submersible air stones powered by a Dolphin AV-150 pond aerator, and (3) DIY venturi returns
Special Features:	Faux rock waterfall, bell fountain, submersible lighting, DIY arched footbridge, landscape lighting, floating frog spitters, border stones
Fish Load:	15 - 20 Koi ranging in size between 16" and 28"