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Koi ponds are magical ways to invite tranquility into your landscape.

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Start with a few koi fish.

The gentle trickling sound of the water feature will add to the relaxing nature of your outdoor space.

Koi pond with ornamental fish swimming with small waterfall surrounded by rocks

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Plus, thewaterfallwill naturally aerate the pond water, which the koi fish will greatly appreciate.

Be sure its secure and understand its weight limit before stepping on top.

Cooler water temperatures also increase the dissolved oxygen in thepondto keep your fish happy and healthy.

A rectangular koi pond with lily pads on top.

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Small Oasis

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No massive outdoor space?

Create a small koi pond that’s at least 6 feet by 8 feet and 4 feet deep.

Anything smaller will not be good for koi fish.

A natural-looking koi pond with a waterfall and rocks.

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Don’t overstock the pond for its size.

Tall vegetation protects the koi pond, making it a hidden oasis.

Waterfall features make your pond sound soothing and sculptures and boulders add visual interest.

People walking on glass walkway over trees.

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Koi can even be trained to eat out of your hand.

While plants are the main focus of water gardens, some may also include ornamental fish.

Including koi fish in yourwater gardenwill make the area more dynamic and interesting.

A koi pond shaded by green and red bushes.

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Its a popular and safe choice for many minimalist koi ponds.

Just be sure the brick bottom is sealed to hold water.

Rounded or bean-shaped ponds are popular choices that offer a soothing and modern look.

Four chairs around a fire pit next to a koi pond with waterfalls.

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you could even put a chair on the platform and enjoy the bliss of the pond.

Smooth-edged gravel is a popular choice because it offers beneficial bacteria colonization for the fish and encourages foraging.

The sculptures will give your pond a more polished look and keep it aesthetically pleasing.

Koi pond bordered by rocks.

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check that all cement, sealants, and materials used are safe for the fish.

Stepping Stones in Koi Pond

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Walkways can look very natural on a pond.

These unique aquatic plants seemingly float atop and slightly above calm water in lakes and ponds.

A koi pond and mossy boulders next to a house.

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The plants also produce oxygen, which is good for fish and beneficial bacteria.

Note the collection of individual plants, including a bonsai tree, elevated and displayed on tables.

A small koi pond bordered by rocks and a small waterfall.

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Rocks in the middle of a koi pond with a turtle and duck on top.

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A koi pond hidden among bushes.

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A green koi pond with waterfalls, boulders and sculptures.

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A child feeding koi fish.

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A mini water garden with orange koi fish.

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A family feeding and watching koi fish.

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White koi fish swimming in a red brick pond.

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A bean-shaped koi pond.

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A child kneeling down on a wood platform to view koi fish.

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Koi pond with various plants, rocks and sculptures.

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Koi fish feeding on a rocky shore.

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A woman feeding koi fish in a pond full of sculptures.

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Large cement stepping stones going through a koi pond.

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A spouting fountain in a koi pond.

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A koi fish swimming under green lily pads.

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A beautiful koi pond with plants, trees and a wooden walkway.

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