How to Build a Pond

Five of the best sites for learning how to build a backyard pond for koi or other fish. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page. (Related searches: Koi Fish, Fish Tanks, Home Aquarium)

1. How to Build a Water Garden or Fish Pond - Detailed instructions including pictures on how to build your backyard pond. Includes choosing between a koi pond or water garden, selecting location and size, the way to dig your pond to different depths, positioning of filters and skimmers, pond liners, adding a waterfall and/or plants where desired, more. (watergarden.com)

2. Pondlady.com: How to Build a Pond - Advice and step-by-step instructions on pond location and design, necessary tools and supplies for the job, digging the hole, liner sizing and placement, rock placement and final pond landscaping. (www.pondlady.com)

3. The Complete Garden Fish Pond Guide - As the name suggests, a fairly comprehensive guide to pond construction, including planning and design, digging and building considerations including pond liners or concrete pond construction, maintaining the pond through all seasons, more. (www.gardenfishpond.co.uk)

4. Building a Koi Pond - Site offers advice on how to build and maintain a large koi pond, including size and depth, filtration and heaters, and considerations in keeping your koi safe from raccoons, certain birds, and the sun. (www.koifishponds.com)

5. How to Build Outdoor Waterfalls - If you want a waterfall as part of your garden pond, here’s a good article on how to make one. (landscaping.about.com)