It used to be that heating a Koi pond was only done by very high end Koi keepers. All of this use to be very expensive and therefore Koi fish were generally kept at those places where heating was not required even in cold months. These days Koi can be easily found in colder regions since cost of heating a Koi pond has depreciated significantly.
Unless one lives in an extremely warm climate, one must consider heating the Koi pond. Get the best pond heater that you can find. Heating the pond does not just mean keeping it away from ice, a minimum of 54 to 57 degree Fahrenheit temperature is required. Temperature fluctuations can only cause trouble to Koi fish, and the fish may even stop eating. Heating could prevent many and safeguard the health of your fish. Fishes are like investments and therefore it is important to protect them.
Koi pond can be easily heated in two ways. Inline electric koi pond heaters is simple yet most efficient option. This water heater can be best fitted to the inlet of gravity-fed system. You should figure about one kilowatt of electrical power per 1,000 gallons of water. Other factors such as the waters ambient temperature also play an important role. It is recommended that you buy only those water heaters that are a bit more powerful than you actually need. Consider a pond deicer , it’s perfect in the fall and winter season.
The other option that you have is a heat exchanger system. Although they are more expensive to buy and install they are cheaper in operating expense. The pond water is pumped out of heat exchanger similar to that done by a radiator. A small boiler, that uses electricity, oil or natural gas is used to heat water.
Whether you heat your Koi pond or not, it is always a good idea to cover it in the cold months. Make sure that the pond covering is not air tight. The best covers have zipped openings to allow gases that build up to escape and to allow access to the fish if needed.
Most of Landscape Design Calgary would prompt you for a pond heater. This is actually a good idea since this is one of the supplies you need for your pond.
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Custom Stone and Waterscapes
3829 Parkhill Place SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2W6
Specializes in Calgary Landscape Design, Calgary Landscaping, Calgary Gardens, Calgary Ponds and Waterfalls.
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