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I recently bought a house that house a built in pond in the back. There is no water, fish or plants in it, so technically, it is just a hole in the ground and not a pond, but I intend on turning it into a healthy koi pond. I am not sure what the previous owners used it for, since it was a foreclosure and I was unable to ask them or the realtor. It is 10 x 7 x has a built in drain in the bottom.
I have spent some time on the internet with FAQ’s, forums and articles, but have not found much on the pros and cons of coating the pond with a sealer or coating of some kind. The concrete has a couple of small cracks and I think this might be a problem when I go to fill it with water. Another concern of mine is how the concrete will affect the pH of the water and my ability to keep health fish in it if I do not act pro-actively.
I have found quite a few websites that sell “Koi Pond Coating Kits,” but would like to get some feedback before making such a pricey purchase. The questions I have are:
Will a coating seal the concrete and prevent leaks?
Can a coating help the water maintain an acceptable pH since there is no exposure to concrete?
Does a coating expose the fish to any type of toxin or leeching in the beginning or ever?
If anyone has experience using a pond coating then I would greatly appreciate some advice before moving forward with my “pet” project.
I have spent some time on the internet with FAQ’s, forums and articles, but have not found much on the pros and cons of coating the pond with a sealer or coating of some kind. The concrete has a couple of small cracks and I think this might be a problem when I go to fill it with water. Another concern of mine is how the concrete will affect the pH of the water and my ability to keep health fish in it if I do not act pro-actively.
I have found quite a few websites that sell “Koi Pond Coating Kits,” but would like to get some feedback before making such a pricey purchase. The questions I have are:
Will a coating seal the concrete and prevent leaks?
Can a coating help the water maintain an acceptable pH since there is no exposure to concrete?
Does a coating expose the fish to any type of toxin or leeching in the beginning or ever?
If anyone has experience using a pond coating then I would greatly appreciate some advice before moving forward with my “pet” project.