Koi Ponds
Koi Pond Installation
Custom Backyard Pond Installation
Ecosystem ponds work with Mother Nature to provide food, shelter, and safety to the wildlife around it. It also provides an all-natural, low-maintenance piece of paradise. Every piece of the ecosystem puzzle must be present in order for a true ecosystem to be in place. Eliminate one of these elements and you’ve got an unbalanced ecosystem.
A properly designed and installed koi pond can give you an all-natural, low maintenance piece of paradise, as well as, provide food, shelter, and safety to the wildlife around it. The key to a beautiful fish pond comes in the proper inclusion and placement of each piece of the ecosystem puzzle; Circulation, Filtration, Fish, Aquatic Plants, Rocks/Gravel and Bacteria.
How Does an Ecosystem Pond Work?
Circulation System is really just a fancy way of saying “pumps and plumbing.” The proper size pump and pipe diameter are extremely important for the aesthetics of a koi and fish pond. More importantly, an efficient circulation system keeps the water moving and provides the necessary oxygen levels for healthy fish and plants.
A Proper Filtration System includes the use of both a biological and a mechanical filter. A biological filter provides surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize and remove excess nutrients from the water. A mechanical filter will not only pre-filter the water and house the pump; it will also skim debris from the water’s surface to prevent the accumulation of organic materials on the pond floor.
Fish are an integral part of any ecosystem. Unfortunately, fish are often seen as creating a maintenance nightmare. Contrary to popular belief, fish will actually reduce pond maintenance, as they graze on string algae and bottom feed from the pond floor. Aquatic Plants are Mother Nature’s true filters. Plants are great for adding character to a pond by providing color and texture, but from a filtration perspective, they’re second to none. Thriving from the excess nutrients in a pond and depriving algae of its food source, the aquatic plants in a water garden, given proper coverage, are critical for the overall health of the ecosystem.
Rocks, Gravel, and Bacteria have been a controversial element in the hobby for many years. Many enthusiasts have steered away from rocks and gravel out of fear that their system will become a maintenance nightmare. On the contrary, rocks and gravel will not only make your pond look more natural, they will also protect pond liners from UV light degradation and they provide tremendous surface area for beneficial bacteria to break down excess nutrients in the water and dissolved organic debris on the pond floor. Having all these things in place makes all the difference in the health and success of your water garden. Use them and work with Mother Nature, not against her, for a chemical-free wonderland of water! The truth is that most people opt for the ecosystem way of water gardening because it’s easier and it just makes sense. A low-maintenance ecosystem pond provides you with more free time to enjoy friends and family … while gathered around your pond, of course!
Pond Design and Build Process
Preconstruction Design
We meet with our customers at the site to work together on the ideal location and design of the perfect water feature.
Construction Estimate
Once a design is established we give an estimate, often the same day as the consultation, and walk through the numbers with the customer.
Water Feature Construction
We strive for excellence and take great pride in doing the job right the first time. We install every water feature as quickly and efficiently as possible with an emphasis on conserving the integrity of the property.
Finishing Touches & Enjoy
The final 10% of the project is where the water feature really comes to life and reveals it's true beauty. Aquatic plants, perennials, moss, drift wood and lighting really accent every feature and make it one of a kind.
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