A goldfish pond will add good interest to even a cold winter garden, especially if you reside in an arid or warm climate where you may enjoy your garden all year round. As they can often be constructed to any shape and placed virtually anywhere in your landscape, landscaping ponds are very versatile. But you still have many options and it is recommended that you choose carefully before committing to a specific design.

One of the most common mistakes people make when constructing a pond is that they attempt to do it on their own using no more advance planning than necessary. This is actually one of the main reasons that it is so hard to install a pond in an area with low ground level, poor electrical appliances or other electrical appliances that create an electrical shock hazard. Even if your pond is fitted with some suitable safety items like the pond nets and pond lifeguard, it is still possible for accidents to occur. Therefore, unless you are experienced, unless you are skilled in DIY, unless you are equipped with at least basic construction skills and tools, it is a good idea to let a professional do the work. There are a number of professionals who specialise in garden pond installation and who can advise you about all aspects of your pond project.

Firstly, when constructing your pond, you must consider your water level. Depending upon how big your pond is going to be, this will dictate the construction method. If you are not experienced enough in DIY pond construction, it is a good idea to hire someone who is. You’ll find that hiring someone that has experience in pond installations will help you avoid some pitfalls. For example, a knowledgeable pond installer will be able to tell you the correct water levels for your pond without you having to measure anything, and this can save time.

It’s common to assume that if you’re planning on a small pond then no aquatic plants are needed, but this is not the case. Koi and other fish species thrive in clean water, and they also require good water quality – which means you will need good quality aquatic plants. Good quality aquatic plants help to provide food for the fish, as well as shelter and the nutrients required to keep them healthy. Without these, the health of your fish can quickly deteriorate and they may die.

As such, when you start your goldfish set up, you should choose your plants carefully. Although you might think that there is little choice, you really have a lot of choice here. The best thing to do is to talk to a professional garden pond installer about your fish and aquatic plant requirements. They will be able to give you specific recommendations based on their experience, and if you do not wish to employ an installer, it is perfectly feasible to grow your own plants from seed. However, it can take a significant amount of time, and some varieties can be very delicate.

One very easy way to provide shelter for your goldfish and to maintain their water quality is to build a pond filter. If you do not know how to do this, you could use a simple garden hose to run the filter through the filter housing. Alternatively, you could opt to build a pond filter system out of PVC pipe. You should be aware of the various sizes of filter systems available. For instance, a 5-gallon filter system will only suffice for a fairly modest pond, while larger systems can be used for larger ponds. This makes it important to know the dimensions of your pond before you start construction.

Once you have your pond in place, you can continue to add pre-formed and organic materials to make your pond really look like a lake. Pre-formed pond liners come in a variety of different materials and designs. In particular, cork and fiberglass are two popular choices since they are non-toxic and do not have significant biological consequences if something were to happen to them such as a leak.

To complete your goldfish ponds, it is important to add some good quality landscape features such as water fountains and ponds. It is also important to consider including certain types of plant life. Some plants will drown in water, and it is important that you never allow too many of them to grow. Similarly, never plant anything close to the edge of your pond. You should always put plants that require at least eight inches of water for proper growth. This will ensure that your garden landscape looks natural and appealing, and that your goldfish pond will look just like it would in your real garden.