Ponds cannot support an unlimited number of fish. Balance the population according to pond gallons, surface area and filtration capacity. A general rule of thumb is one 18" - 20" koi for every square meter of surface area (approx.) ten square feet) in a well-filtered pond.
New Pond Startup
New pond owners need to culture the pond with beneficial bacteria and circu;ate the water for 7 days to develop the ecosystem - prior to adding fish. Start with no more than 6 - 10 small to medium fish per 1000 gallons. Wait 4 weeks and test water before adding additional fish.
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