Koi Pond Construction

The video playlist covers all 10 parts; therefore, please sit back and enjoy.

This series of 10 videos shows the entire pond construction process for a concrete Japanese theme koi pond - preparing the site/excavation, rebar & plumbing, pre-work for shotcrete & skimmer installation, shotcrete, faux/artificial boulders & waterfall using rebar/lath - free-form structures, scratch coat, texture coat/waterproofing, waterfall & boulder painting, installation of advantage filter by Sacramento koi, pond lights; electrical work, landscaping/stepping stones

General rules for koi ponds

Some koi pond rules you should know before you begin to build your koi pond.

1. The koi pond needs to be at a minimum three feet; though many experts recommend four feet. For those wishing to grow jumbo koi, a six foot minimum pond is suggested.
2. If you reside in cold climates a four foot deep koi pond is a must. However six feet is best for sections of the pond.
3. Warmer climates get away with shallower depths, but shallow ponds cannot regulate the water temperature well; hence, it will stress your koi.