Safety and Disclaimer

Disclaimer: I am not a professional, and my small pond is not specifically for Koi fish, this project is purely suggestions from my own experience and research. Some aspects involve modifications to equipment that could invalidate your warranty. I just enjoy trying things out, and judging by the number of people looking for similar information in fish pond forums, as one of them you might be interested in my ideas.

Safety: Please be careful! If you have a young family, do remember that kids are fascinated by water. You really should think twice about building a pond if you are unable to supervise youngsters at all times. Tiny tots are fearless and don't understand the dangers of water, and it only takes a minute for a little person to drown, even in very shallow water. Having said that, our grand-children visit regularly, and with constant reminders they learn to be careful. But we never let the youngest ones near the pond without an adult right by their side.