How much does it costs to make a Koi fish pond?

Pond ecosystems (without fish) are easy ones ….. This is a pond that I made 2 years back …. its a really basic pond …. It cost me under $10 + personal effort ….. read more

A koi pond can be as simple as a large stock tank buried in the ground with an appropriate filter, or it can be as elaborate as your imagination can make it. Our koi pond, which we did about 90% of ourselves, cost a total of about $12,000.00. It’s about 7000 gallons, consists of 2 ends, a large and small, with a narrow connecting channel between. read more

Koi fish can be between $10 and $20,000 depending on the quality of the animal. People with DIY ponds will usually pay between $10 and $25 for a single fish, but higher quality fish cost between $100 and $300. read more

Upkeep comes at a cost as well. Feeding your koi fish is very inexpensive at about $5 per month. Miscellaneous items such as water testing kits cost around $50 each month. Medicinal costs to treat sickness, fungus, and parasites will be unpredictable but likely as well. Do not underestimate how much electricity will cost with maintaining a koi pond. read more