My 17,000 gallon koi pond

[waterboy]

[http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/016.jpg

[waterboy]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/014.jpg It looks shallow but it is 5'6" deep around the edge and 6'6" deep at the drains.

[rallysman]

WOW!! that looks great!
Thanks for sharing:D

[Ed Blue]

Cool!
What do you do in the winter?

[waterboy]

Cool!
What do you do in the winter?

In the winter I put clear plastic over it much like a green house.Also in the picture the little green box on the hill contains a natural gas heater.The heated water flows back into the pond trough the visible 4" pipe.

[MrRngr94]

Nice! So do you ever go swimming in it?

[portabuddy]

pretty cool looking, what are the dimentions?

[krj-1168]

Awesome looking pond -

I'm guess the dimensions are something like - 30' long x 12' wide?

[waterboy]

The pond is 32'x16'x6.5'.here is a picture of part of the filter system. http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/028.jpg

[fishingaddict]

wow.. that pond is awesome clean and clear. great fish too.

[Horiyoshi III]

Duuuuuuuuuuuuude,How old are those carp already?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[Loubard]

Awesome pond! Did you build it yourself? How many (and what) kois do you have in there?

[waterboy]

I have 27 fish that range in size from 19"-30"and are from 2-15 years old.there are 4 kohaku,3 sanke,6 showa,3 shiro utsuri,1 hi utsuri,2 chagoi,1 gin rin ochiba,1 yamibuki ogon,1 matsukabaki,1 doitsu kujaku,2 kawarimono,1 buda goromo, and 1 shiro bekko. http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/019.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/022.jpg

[Nic]

very nice pond great setup

[Nic]

beautiful koi also

[Darudist]

That pond is off the hook!!!! Your property looks beautiful

[cichlaguapote]

Looks great. Awesome setup.

[me_wee_todded]

did that used to be a pool?

[Horiyoshi III]

Much respect to you for owning these majestic creatures,and more respect for knowing what kind they are.

[Euge]

wow. Your koi are beautiful and your pond is amazing. good stuff

[calamari]

Very Nice! Beautiful koi!:headbang2 :drool:

[midnight]

amazing pond and koi :headbang2
im curious if you swim too :D

[john C]

nice pond. great looking koi! weres beavercreek? in columbus ohio
have you ever heard of lees koi farm rumor has it impressive koi in mt. giliad ohio

[ewurm]

Koi are looking great! Japanese imports I assume?

[krj-1168]

Again - Awesome Koi Pond.

It's about the size of the Shark lagoon - would like to build one day. :D

[Bsixxx]

dude that is awsome

:D

you should put in some gars

:D

[rook45]

:jaw-dropp i'm jealous

[monsternoob]

Sweet pond, the orange and silver koi is awesome.

[jarcher1390]

Sweet pond, the orange and silver koi is awesome.
i agree entirely
did u build it and how ya do it

[MrRngr94]

did u build it and how ya do it


I'm just guessing but I bet he dug a hole, threw in a pond liner, then put rocks around the rim of it and filled it with water. You can see the liner in between the stones.

[demjor19]

that is awsome that you know evey kind of koi in there!!! most people just think a koi is a koi! great pond!

[waterboy]

Looking around wanting to be fed http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/014.jpg

[repair]

Love the gold one!

[HiGhTiMeZ]

Oh my God!!! thats crazy!! :headbang2

[Isis_Nebthet]

Nice Ochiba :)

Have more pics of the matsawabake? Spring and fall series maybe?? I had one once really miss her...

[Derpeder]

:headbang2

[Muske]

Are those domestic koi or imported? They look fat and healthy to boot.

[MrRngr94]

And you still haven't told us if you swim in it. :D

[Dr Joe]

And you still haven't told us if you swim in it. :D


Yeah, come on , you can tell us...know one else will know.


You can do all this but can't figure out an avitar for yourself???? GEEESSHH.

Dr Joe

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[waterboy]

Are those domestic koi or imported? They look fat and healthy to boot.
The shiro bekko and hi utsuri are results of fish I spawned.The rest are imports from Japan.I've been to Japan three times to buy fish.Its loads more fun than going to the LFS.

[waterboy]

And you still haven't told us if you swim in it. :D

Ok ok I admit it. I have swam in it.Every year on the fourth of July I get my mask and snorkel and swim with the fishes.

[waterboy]

Yeah, come on , you can tell us...know one else will know.


You can do all this but can't figure out an avitar for yourself???? GEEESSHH.

Dr Joe

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Thanks for the push :D http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/newhouse014.jpg

[MrRngr94]

Ok ok I admit it. I have swam in it.Every year on the fourth of July I get my mask and snorkel and swim with the fishes.


I knew it! I want to get a pool and stock it with fish and go snorkeling, but my wife keeps fighting me on it.

[Muske]

Did you build it for the koi or was is an old pool converted? Do you use a bottom drain?

[waterboy]

I knew it! I want to get a pool and stock it with fish and go snorkeling, but my wife keeps fighting me on it.

The two reasons I only snorkel in it once a year. 1.There is a lot of bacteria in any fish pond or tank so it can make you sick. 2.The koi are not happy about it.

[waterboy]

Did you build it for the koi or was is an old pool converted? Do you use a bottom drain? I know it looks like all thats missing is a diving board but I did build it as a koi pond.It has two bottom drains on seperate 4" pipes feeding the vortex settlement chamber.They are getting the job done but three drains to three separate vortexes would have been better.

[monsternoob]

I really admire your pond, it is virtually identical to the one I think of getting when I watch Cribs :P

Going to Japan for fish - that's dedication :D

[Haag13]

3 trips to Japan for fish?? WOW! Man if I had your money I'd burn mine. Awesome pond.

[vicedretard]

crazy looking pond that yellow/gold koi is nicce lookin...

[Taz2478]

luv it.

where's the filter, location wise?

[d20monsteroscar20]

Now thats art!

[waterboy]

luv it.

where's the filter, location wise?

Just to the left of this photo about 25'-35' beyond the pond near the fence.The top of the vortex and the building housing the pumps and filters are all at the ponds water level and are hopefully hidden from view.The gas heater and heat exchanger are located in the green box on the right then gravity feeds to 4" pipe in this pic. http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/029.jpg

[HunterX]

Nice! So do you ever go swimming in it?
that's just what I was wondering...

[waterboy]

Ok ok I admit it. I have swam in it.Every year on the fourth of July I get my mask and snorkel and swim with the fishes.

:nilly:

[HunterX]

:nutkick: sorry, I should have read the whole thread before posting.....

[wrx]

very nice set-up

[batang_mcdo]

wow!! really nice pond and kois!!

[portabuddy]

Looks sweet but makes mine look like a puddle ;) , arnt you going to add a bit more koi... looks a bit empty...

[waterboy]

Looks sweet but makes mine look like a puddle ;) , arnt you going to add a bit more koi... looks a bit empty...

In these pictures 5 of my largest koi are not in the pond.They were in a holding tank awaiting going to a koi show.I could keep many more koi in my pond (at one time I had 70) but then they will not grow as large.I try to keep only about 20 koi and sell one every time I add one.I added 7 fish this spring from my last trip to Japan so I'll be thinning the herd this month.

[MrFisher]

Nice Gallons , No creativity...sorry for the put down ....even ur avatar looks likes somthing out of Axelrod, Herbert R
books

[Miguel]

Nice Gallons , No creativity...sorry for the put down ....even ur avatar looks likes somthing out of Axelrod, Herbert R
books

For this awesome piece of literature might as well not post:screwy:

Great pond! Enjoy it and your Carps!

[MrFisher]

Now thats art!
bro water ART has shape, plants, etc show me a pond i lust 4

[MrFisher]

sorry i sound like a ummmmm well ya know i am MPLSBRAT

[MrFisher]

that is both sides of my fish Crib

[waterboy]

Nice Gallons , No creativity...sorry for the put down ....even ur avatar looks likes somthing out of Axelrod, Herbert R
books
Unlike axelrod I took the picture and I know what it is. Mr fisher I see the creative WATERGARDEN in your yard but this is a KOI POND its about the KOI!

[portabuddy]

i like farytail type ponds and archetecture too. yours looks like it was a pool, not a bad thing just not everyones cup of tea, i like curvs and funky shapes... some peiople like the simplicity of straight lines, but if you have a pool and you dont swim why not use it as a ponr... right?

[padge206]

sweeeeeet. i want one.
for my front yard...

and one for my back yard.

GOOD WORK!

[gar b3ar]

thats a huge pond! very nice! i like a lot!

[BrtnBoy449]

very cool

wow you went to japan just to get the fish!

[roisu]

ya~ it is too nice~ nice big koi~

[monsternoob]

Yeah I'm sorry but huge and rectangular IS my ideal pond. It looks PIMP.

[black_monster]

In these pictures 5 of my largest koi are not in the pond.They were in a holding tank awaiting going to a koi show.I could keep many more koi in my pond (at one time I had 70) but then they will not grow as large.I try to keep only about 20 koi and sell one every time I add one.I added 7 fish this spring from my last trip to Japan so I'll be thinning the herd this month.

so you live in the US, but you go to japan to buy koi and bring them over? how? by plane? doesn't it cost a lot?

[waterboy]

so you live in the US, but you go to japan to buy koi and bring them over? how? by plane? doesn't it cost a lot?

I meet my koi dealer(USA KOI.com) while he is on a buying trip to Japan. I buy my fish through him. He ships them back to the U.S., gets them through customs etc.He then quarintines them and ships them to me.It is more expensive then going to a US dealer's shop.But my wife and I love to visit Japan and buying fish is just part of a great vacation.

[Dread]

Heh... Koi Dealer almost sounds sinister. Like you'd meet him in a dark alleyway, and ask if he's got any K for sale.

[waterboy]

They are called koi DEALERS for a reason.For me Koi keeping is an addiction.

[Dr Joe]

:nilly:


It's almost July 4th, got your mask & snorkel cleaned up? :ROFL:

Dr Joe

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[Dread]

They are called koi DEALERS for a reason.For me Koi keeping is an addiction.

And I can easily see how. If I had the room, I'd jump at the chance to house Koi.

[fugupuff]

beautiful fish! Awesome specimens. I noticed that you live in Ohio, which freezes during the winter, so with the tarp, how cold does the water get? And how much energy is used to heat the pond or the amount difference you pay in gas? As I want to build something like that in California, and its not nearly as cold here, but it does drop the the 30s at night for a few days out of a year, and I would want to know how much my heating bill will cost me :)

Best,

Wes

[fugupuff]

Unlike axelrod I took the picture and I know what it is. Mr fisher I see the creative WATERGARDEN in your yard but this is a KOI POND its about the KOI!

haha, so true! Your fish are awesome, must have cost you a fortune. some nice kois can cost the price of a toyota camry!

[Aquaman_95]

LOOKS VERY NICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AliceInChains]

im definatly impressed

[waterboy]

beautiful fish! Awesome specimens. I noticed that you live in Ohio, which freezes during the winter, so with the tarp, how cold does the water get? And how much energy is used to heat the pond or the amount difference you pay in gas? As I want to build something like that in California, and its not nearly as cold here, but it does drop the the 30s at night for a few days out of a year, and I would want to know how much my heating bill will cost me :)

Best,

Wes
During the the coldest part of winter I keep the pond set at 50F.We somtimes get temps as low as -15F without big jumps in cost.I don't have it on a separate meter so I don't know what the cost is.But I sure it is less than the cost of sick fish or replacing even one koi.In California you may maintain mid 50s or more with just a good cover and a few sunny days.Go to AKCA.org and find the koi club nearest you.They could give you much better local info.

[gill]

lovely pond, if i only had the room here in the uk

[crashinc25]

sorry i sound like a ummmmm well ya know i am MPLSBRAT

I started out disliking the square ponds, the hard corners & edges, the non-natural look. And then I realized that the elegance and sophistication they offer visually is amazing. It's simplicity that allows you to focus on what the container is for; Gorgeous koi for a man devoted to their beauty.
Props on providing your Koi such a happy environment

[OscartheGrouch]

Ever tried putting some waterlilies in there? Your koi will likely enjoy the cover. They should look great in there too.

[shinypenny]

So are you swimming in the pond as I type this seen as it is the fourth of july!

[waterboy]

Ever tried putting some waterlilies in there? Your koi will likely enjoy the cover. They should look great in there too.

I don't want water lilies in my koi pond. The koi don't need the cover,my pond is always 50% or more shaded.However behind it I have this watergarden with some longfin koi. http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/007.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/027.jpg

[waterboy]

So are you swimming in the pond as I type this seen as it is the fourth of july! I did go in for a moment to retrieve my broken drain cover.I fixed it with some epoxy and I'll be going in for another longer dip :nilly: when I replace it later.

[skillzizzo]

sorry i sound like a ummmmm well ya know i am MPLSBRAT
rick as--- make me sick why don't you just say ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha i got more money then you. Shoot you'r self in the head

[skillzizzo]

rick as--- make me sick why don't you just say ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha i got more money then you. Shoot you'r self in the head
clearifacation not meant for water boy the other jerk with the water fall the big mouth and the bridge on his pound

[joelfish]

very lovely ponds

[Don4921]

The pond is 32'x16'x6.5'.here is a picture of part of the filter system. http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/028.jpg

i like the rusted wrench in that pic shows u care alot about ur tools :ROFL:
great looking pond though and the koi you have are very exquisite
keep up the good work:D

[OregonFish]

Hmm your pond makes my 800g koi pond look like a dwarf . lol

[Arachnar]

I like the pond with the longfin koi but that's just because it looks more natural,i understand the rectangular design for the other koi,nice job.

[stormcatcher]

wow!!! those are lovely lookin ponds

[reefkeep18]

VIs it easy to take care of do to the size of the pond and the filtration system.

[waterboy]

VIs it easy to take care of do to the size of the pond and the filtration system.

Yes it is very easy to take care of.Two or three minutes a day to clean the vortex and clean skimmer baskets.And a half hour or so to backwash all the bead filters once a week.The hardest part is remembering to turn off the water after refilling it!

[gentleman4u81]

wow! beautiful pond and koi!

[Vanja]

Very nice pond and koi. This is my dream...

[DownUnder]

i would love 2 keep an arapaima in there... LoL cheers mate...

[malawi haps]

Great pond and collection of a+ koi!

[djthicks]

definitely envious of your pond

[tunerX]

That pond makes me think I should do more with mine. All I did was have my brother inlaw come by on his way home from work over a week and dig a hole until he hit water. Then made it bigger. It is 100' long, 60' wide, and 16' deep (in the middle goes to 0'). I thought that cattails, lillies, water hyacinths, and a gazebo were good enoug, but I guess some rock work can go a long way.

[Rochen28]

very awesome pond....i am speechless

[Opiate]

now that's a stunner pond!!! good work!

[waterboy]

Some of the fish http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/koiOct12007088.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/003_3.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/019_19.jpg

[waterboy]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/koiOct12007065.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/017_17.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/036.jpg

[waterboy]

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[waterboy]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/098.jpg

[waterboy]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/koiOct12007039.jpg

[voss345]

wow this is nice i was at some japanese rock garden with my friends in oregon were counselors at a ski camp for a month at mt hood so we went there on sunday when we were picking kids up at airport but anyways yea the koi pond was possibly 200,00 gallons at least 300 koi was sweet , reminds me of yours but on a much larger scale

[stingray man]

That thing still amazes me. Beutiful koi, pond, filter is amazing. I want to do somthing like that. built a 800gal for my sisters koi. im building one for my self next summer. but deffenetly wont be that big. good job

[Red Devil]

Knock your socks off outdoor pond ..incredibly beautiful ..just awesome all the way..........:headbang2

[Red Devil]

I don't want water lilies in my koi pond. The koi don't need the cover,my pond is always 50% or more shaded.However behind it I have this watergarden with some longfin koi. http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/007.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/027.jpg

oh my you have both worlds in your backyard..absolutely stunning..

[ShadowBass]

Beautiful ponds and beautiful fish!

I don't even know anything about koi or what a good specimen is supposed to look like and those ones on page 11 look SO much better than the ones I usually see.

[stingray man]

Those fish are beast you ever win any thing in a show?

[Ben_Jam_In]

wow!!!!!!!!! your pond is amazing i love it, the koi are beautiful do you have any scale less koi those are my favorit.

[waterboy]

wow!!!!!!!!! your pond is amazing i love it, the koi are beautiful do you have any scale less koi those are my favorit.

This is the only nonscaled fish that I have http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/koiOct12007065.jpg

[brisil]

wow mate thats a nice size ponds you have there.great looking koi. l number2 the best

[suanl003]

wow...i just completed my 2,000 gallon koi pond...awesome

[Mudskippy]

Great huge koi pond that u have.. The pond is nice, but the quality of your koi is even better... I do own a similar size koi pond, but the quality of my koi can't compete to urs at all...

Great collection of quality koi, totally amazing...:) Only ppl into koi would know exactly how much efforts and money u have spent for ur koi collection...:D

[alma]

great pond

[ilovearowanas]

that looks like a pool!
and it IS a POOL!

[akakabuto]

I like your gin rin ochiba

[Hetepheres]

:devil:Man wanted: must have Large Koi Pond with gas heat, imported and domesticlly spawned Koi in large green yard. Send picture of Koi in pond.:devil:

[svang55]

Thanks for the pleasure of viewing your ponds. Awesome.

My favorite that we can see is the grey one with orange. It looks crazy.

[Acer]

Absolutely beautiful pond!

I recently visited a goldfish breeder/importer who also had some koi, although goldfish was by far his primary focus. When I walked inside, I knew right away why you gotta go to China or Japan for the good stock - they know how to breed them well!

I love the watergarden too, I could sit by there for hours.

[TOON_CARP]

Nice pond;-)

[waterboy]

Thank you all for the nice comments.:):):)

[waterboy]

Yesterday my latest koi arrived!!!I bought her in Japan in Oct 2006 and left her there one more year to be grown.She is a kohaku breed by Yamamatsu.She was born in June of 2005 and is now 25 inches long http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/1-17-08kohakuarrival25inches012.jpg

[alex2158]

thats awsome u should put something else in ther ebesides koi like an alligator gar or some preditor fish but if koi is wat u like then keep that looks great

[black peter]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/098.jpg
this kohaku is amazing,never saw such pure white and that bloody red is also outstanding, looks like a male - any chance of selling it?

[waterboy]

this kohaku is amazing,never saw such pure white and that bloody red is also outstanding, looks like a male - any chance of selling it?
Thanks I like her too.She was about 18" in that picture and is now 23".I am not trying to sell her at this time.But if I get the right offer....

[ambition420]

Your koi are absolutely stunning! Some of them are so perfect looking they almost seem like paintings. Great job. Your passion definitely shows.

[fatherof5]

Nice looking fish and nice looking pond, congrats

[K626]

Nice Gallons , No creativity...sorry for the put down ....even ur avatar looks likes somthing out of Axelrod, Herbert R
books


Creativity is the fish's job. You don't need elaborate landscaping and creative shapes to take good care of your fish. :screwy:

[dirrtybirdy]

you have very beautiful fish!
p.s how big is your back yard?? lol your ponds are superior

[chrispel]

Very nice setup. I wish I had the time to building something like that.

[taksan]

These fish are just too nice for words ..... brilliant ...absolutely brilliant !

[Nic]

wow that koi is a stunner..... all of them and the whole set up are amazing.... that water garden is great as well can we get a few more pix of it please...

[waterboy]

wow that koi is a stunner..... all of them and the whole set up are amazing.... that water garden is great as well can we get a few more pix of it please... http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/015.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/008.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/oldkoifish/007.jpg

[syxteenhmong]

very tyte lookin pond...

[lizard cat]

nice job!!!!!

[new2natives]

i know this thread is OLD ....

but i have 2 questions ... any updates so far this year?
and last year you picked up sturgeon, correct? how are they doing for you? is your plan for them to go in the pond ??

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

how in the world did he build this??

[harvs95]

that pond makes me wanna make a pond of myself....with my drool...lol

how much do you spend on that monster!?!


please tell me what you do for ca$h....

[harvs95]

u sure thats only 17000 gallons?

[redcaptrio]

just subscribing to a wonderful pond, pretty jaw-dropping kois... that kujaku with inuzuma pattern is quite a catch, but then again, im a sucker for gosankes... thanks for the share.

[a_rey]

what tempature does the heater heat the pond to?

[kj01fl@live.com]

What type of stone are you using?

[Enmascarado]

Wonderful koi collection!