Some states require a koi pond to be at least 200 yards from a river ... Unless you have a lot of leaves or living plants, cleaning the skimmer once a week is most likely sufficient.

The key to a healthy pond is keeping the water clear and ensuring that plants do not take over. If you have the right balance of plants and oxygen, you will encourage wildlife and your aquatic ...

The Koi pond has never had a filtration system. They are also in need of a UV filter to control algae and kill pathogens that could harm the fish and plants. Hirtz added, "Koi are really expensive.