Step 7 - More Fish...

Once the pond problems have been sorted you feel confident enough for another pond purchasing trip. This time it is for more fish. As you walk into the aquatic centre, a large pond is often bragging about the size and beauty of its Koi. You're promising yourself that you won't be tempted, but you can't help fall for their beauty and charisma. The purchasing trip may include basic gold fish and some fantails, although you may decide to purchase a golden orfe and a small Koi. What's the harm?

The problem is these fish can grow to over 60 cms in length if given the opportunity. Your pond depth will normally be around 18 inches in your pre-formed liner which is not deep enough. The water in the pond will be a few hundred gallons maximum if you are lucky and therefore temperature fluctuations will be large. The sun will heat this water extremely quickly and the water will lose heat rapidly at night when the sun disappears. When the pond water is hot the metabolism of the fish is accelerated and the fish will hunt aggressively for live food in the pond as well as the food you are feeding. Your love for these fish will grow as quickly as their appetite. The fish will grow in size very quickly and your little Koi may start to look rugby ball shaped.

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