20 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Build a Koi Pond

www.sacramentokoi.com - Follow us on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/sacramentokoi/ Steve Walker with Sacramento Koi discusses the top 20 commonly made mistakes that people often make when building a koi pond and how to avoid them. 1) How large should I make my koi pond? - 2:59 2) Where should I place my koi pond? - 6:24 3) Can I grow plants in my koi pond? - 8:52 4) Which pond is better, rubber liner or concrete? - 11:48 5) "How important is the shape and contour of the pond? - 13:57 6) How deep should I make my koi pond? - 16:10 7) How important is the filter? - 18:51 8) How far away from the pond can I install my filter system? - 20:52 9) Do I need a pre-filter? - 22:16 10) What size pump will I need? - 24:07 11) What size pipe should I use? - 28:32 12) How important is it to have a bottom drain? - 31:11 13) How important is it to have a skimmer? - 33:01 14) How important is it to have jets? - 34:29 15) How important is it to have an auto-fill? - 37:37 16) Do I need to install an ultraviolet light? - 39:21 17) Should I install under water lights in my pond? - 43:26 18) Should I install an auto-feeder on my pond? - 48:29 19) How many koi can i put in my pond? - 51:56 20) What should l look for when selecting someone to build my koi pond? - 53:22 * ) Concluding thoughts - 56:58

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www.sacramentokoi.com - Follow us on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/sacramentokoi/ Steve Walker with Sacramento Koi discusses the top 20 commonly made mistakes that people often make when building a koi pond and how to avoid them. 1) How large should I make my koi pond? - 2:59 2) Where should I place my koi pond? - 6:24 3) Can I grow plants in my koi pond? - 8:52 4) Which pond is better, rubber liner or concrete? - 11:48 5) "How important is the shape and contour of the pond? - 13:57 6) How deep should I make my koi pond? - 16:10 7) How important is the filter? - 18:51 8) How far away from the pond can I install my filter system? - 20:52 9) Do I need a pre-filter? - 22:16 10) What size pump will I need? - 24:07 11) What size pipe should I use? - 28:32 12) How important is it to have a bottom drain? - 31:11 13) How important is it to have a skimmer? - 33:01 14) How important is it to have jets? - 34:29 15) How important is it to have an auto-fill? - 37:37 16) Do I need to install an ultraviolet light? - 39:21 17) Should I install under water lights in my pond? - 43:26 18) Should I install an auto-feeder on my pond? - 48:29 19) How many koi can i put in my pond? - 51:56 20) What should l look for when selecting someone to build my koi pond? - 53:22 * ) Concluding thoughts - 56:58

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Orson's
Orson's - 6 years ago
are we allowed to swim in the pond with fish ?????????
john Thompson
john Thompson - 6 years ago
great information
Old Mod
Old Mod - 6 years ago
Had my koi pond 25 years now and found this very informative, you never know it all. Thank you.
Courtz courtz
Courtz courtz - 6 years ago
"If you don't think you have predators in your area, build a koi pond and see what happens"
khairul anuar
khairul anuar - 6 years ago
good infomation for me
xSean145
xSean145 - 6 years ago
Ive never watched anyone talk for an hour with so much enthusiasm. Very nice and informative video!
Anthonylightning Butler
Anthonylightning Butler - 6 years ago
This video is such a great eye opener to how to properly do that!!#perfect
bigdreams
bigdreams - 6 years ago
Wow, this is an amazing resource for any one thinking of building a koi pond, or even for serious aquarium hobbyists. Thanks for sharing all this wisdom. This video contains the best explanation of head pressure and flow calculations I have seen online. Thanks!
Hadleys Tracking Team
Hadleys Tracking Team - 6 years ago
what are the rough dimensions of the pond behind you. Really like that pond

10. comment for 20 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Build a Koi Pond

Lelani Dixon
Lelani Dixon - 6 years ago
Great information!
tomasm87
tomasm87 - 6 years ago
"Can you afford the electric bill?" should be a question to ask.
Roger Geary
Roger Geary - 6 years ago
Some excellent information and tips - know doubt acquired through a good degree of experience. and I would add ..... presented in a very casual but thoughtful way. Thank you
darleen beard
darleen beard - 6 years ago
Wow--so informative. This makes me want to ask you to come to my house and build mine! But with a low budget, I am building mine myself and will do what I can afford to have a good, safe, clean pond. Thanks for so much information. The best video on pond building I've found so far. Now I'm going to your site.
Julene Kowald
Julene Kowald - 6 years ago
nice video , you should be president of all the clubs so you can make their videos.
Rollo Larson
Rollo Larson - 6 years ago
I wonder if this guy is a Steelers fan.
PMA_brandon
PMA_brandon - 6 years ago
great video
Tom Tina
Tom Tina - 7 years ago
I found your video very, very useful. Thanks for sharing.

Best Regards from France
wjp555
wjp555 - 8 years ago
What a helpful and informative video. Thanks!
WeDareToPrepare
WeDareToPrepare - 8 years ago
I wish we had an outfit like this in my town! Great detailed info. Thanks for sharing.

20. comment for 20 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Build a Koi Pond

ManRealty.com
ManRealty.com - 8 years ago
very educational..
Henry Jarrett
Henry Jarrett - 8 years ago
I'm building a 7x15x5 pond next year hopefully I have a cold area and a cat lol not for koi sadly just fancy goldfish cause I love those
Amir Seifi
Amir Seifi - 8 years ago
can you swim in a pond?
Paul Henson
Paul Henson - 8 years ago
Excellent information this gentleman is absolutely 110% right.
Themrfreebody stupidchanges
Themrfreebody stupidchanges - 8 years ago
thanks for this video sacramento koi. It was a great watch. just bought my first house and its been my dream to build a pond since I was a child. this was a very informative video for a person who has never had a pond, what most would assume as common knowledge is not for a person just getting into owning a pond, and specially like me, who plans to build my own concrete pond.  best of luck to you and yours.
Ian Reed
Ian Reed - 8 years ago
What a great Vid thanks for sharing and sharing your vast experience...I only wish you could come and put your pond in the vid in my back garden in DerbyUK!
Michael Ramia
Michael Ramia - 8 years ago
I just wanted say "what a well thought out presentation and very educational !" thank you !
Donovan Lord
Donovan Lord - 8 years ago
What great information thanks!
Squareeyes 95
Squareeyes 95 - 8 years ago
Fantastic information and a learning code for us Koi Keepers , one thing if I missed it there was no mention on Oxygen , I will watch again just in-case I missed it
archerhill64
archerhill64 - 8 years ago
What an awesome and informative video. I can imagine what kind of pond I could have with this gentleman in charge of the project.

30. comment for 20 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Build a Koi Pond

itsmee Jo
itsmee Jo - 8 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing information. Really helpful for all pond lovers
Robert Smith
Robert Smith - 8 years ago
This company is awsome .They are willing to help always. Great info.
mef1975
mef1975 - 8 years ago
Wow, someone that's actually looking enlighten others, how awesome!
Ashley
Ashley - 8 years ago
Incredibly informative, and surprisingly entertaining! Thanks so much for sharing!
rizal yurista
rizal yurista - 9 years ago
master!
anthony9thompson
anthony9thompson - 9 years ago
Talk about demanding the gold plated solution for everything. Lots of great advice though
Grey Tiger
Grey Tiger - 9 years ago
Great video
John Salazar
John Salazar - 9 years ago
Thanks for sharing! 
Nettuno Rayne
Nettuno Rayne - 9 years ago
Great and well explained, video thank you.
Richard Head
Richard Head - 9 years ago
Great information, THANK YOU!!
Sophie Kidd
Sophie Kidd - 9 years ago
 I found this on "u tube" in England while seaching for pond info.
Thank you!!! I really enjoyed your video,  I currently have a pre-formed pond but Iam in the process of changing my pond to a larger one approx 6000 gal, I found the info very helpfull and got lots of tips from it. I will look at your website to help me with my project.
Thanks for sharing this :-)
Raw Meat
Raw Meat - 9 years ago
great info, thanks :)
Noel Santos
Noel Santos - 9 years ago
Wayyy too short video.
Yuan Chiu
Yuan Chiu - 9 years ago
Thanks for the tips!

I have 2 questions on the flagstones on the inside of the pond above the water:
 * Assuming mortar is used to adhere the flagstones to the wall, how do you seal the grout joints so rainwater running on the wall does not wash contaminants into the pond water?
 * Assuming a liner (sprayed or just draped over) is used, how do you prevent it from peeling off at the top, near the flagstones.  Is it secured under the flagstones?

Thanks a ton.
navygirlchula
navygirlchula - 9 years ago
Very informative. I'll be sure to call on you guys to build my koi pond. Thank you. Blessings to all.
Anton Khuu
Anton Khuu - 9 years ago
great info .
Palmetto Koi and Goldfish Inc.
Palmetto Koi and Goldfish Inc. - 9 years ago
This a great video. Very informative.
Robert Polite
Robert Polite - 9 years ago
Over size everything, bigger is alway better! 
Asim Khan
Asim Khan - 9 years ago
Really good video I love it .my koi in the future would have died thanks......
Mauricio Parra
Mauricio Parra - 9 years ago
Awesome video! Thanks for all the advice. Often times we just start a pond project without really knowing what we are doing. These information will save me and I bet others many headaches. Pura vida!!

50. comment for 20 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Build a Koi Pond

Enrique Zapata
Enrique Zapata - 9 years ago
so much great information.
Gerri T
Gerri T - 9 years ago
Great info, thank you for taking the time to explain it all. 
John Panera
John Panera - 9 years ago
Thank you!
Stewart Woodeson
Stewart Woodeson - 9 years ago
Thanks for taking the time to run through the important elements of koi pond building. I'm glad I watched this before starting my project and hopefully there won't be any expensive mistakes now...
Mike Neuzil
Mike Neuzil - 9 years ago
also, I don't believe uv light and chemicals are best way to kill algae, I would say enough plants in your bog filter so that the algae cant grow is a better way!
Craig Taylor
Craig Taylor - 9 years ago
Great video many thanks.
BA Lynch
BA Lynch - 9 years ago
This was like a master class on building a pond.  Thank you for sharing your many years of wisdom.... just amazing how many mistakes we would have made had we not seen your video.
Curtis Youngberg
Curtis Youngberg - 9 years ago
I enjoyed your video so much that I was a little sad when it ended.  Thank you for being such a good speaker, and for providing such a valuable resource for everyone.  I've never owned Koi, but that will soon change.
PalJoey1957
PalJoey1957 - 9 years ago
A thoughtful video, well organized.  It gives the theoretical rational for design choices so that, even if you have to compromise to save dollars, you can at least address the inherent problems.
FillUmUpp
FillUmUpp - 9 years ago
i have a nice 700 gallon pond i dug out my self, i would have made it deeper but i couldn't dig any more.haha anyway i have a few koi and goldfish, any they are ok. deepest part of the pond is about 28 inches and i have one little bio filter, a ton of plants and they are great! i have to admit, i wish i had $15000 for a pond but my 300 dollar pond is awesome. I just wanted to comment this because I must say... this video was very discouraging..hah
TheNadeem7860
TheNadeem7860 - 9 years ago
I was wondering is it ok to fill the pond with well water ?
mannixon711
mannixon711 - 10 years ago
wow! this is my dream koi pond. i am so obsess about this video, i am so heaven how so clear the water and i can swim in there.
MrLeor16
MrLeor16 - 10 years ago
What were the total costs of building the pond in the background? Including materials and labor. Thanks
Thomas Chambless
Thomas Chambless - 9 years ago
+Sacramento Koi wow that's expensive but its cheap if you think about the size and beauty. my aunt paid more for a heated saltwater pool. 
Sacramento Koi
Sacramento Koi - 9 years ago
+iamidc That price is just for the pond. Fish prices can very dramatically depending on the quality of the koi. We do have koi starting as low as $25 a piece for 6 inch ones.
Dale Bishop
Dale Bishop - 10 years ago
How big is that pond behind you?
Sacramento Koi
Sacramento Koi - 9 years ago
+Lorelei Murrpy At the time that we filmed this video, we had about 18-20 koi, ranging from 20" - 34". 
Sacramento Koi
Sacramento Koi - 10 years ago
The pond that you see in the background is a 9,000 gallon pond. 
Andrej Mrza
Andrej Mrza - 10 years ago
thanks for the video, it helped me alot,thank you
MrDigger450
MrDigger450 - 10 years ago
cheers great video

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