Raised fish pond ideas: Designing an aquatic haven
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This natural-looking indoor pond is perfect for those looking for a more exotic raised garden pond – one that lets them experiment with plants and aquatic life.

Note: this isn’t a pond design fit for beginners.

We love the wooden edging, hewn from logs to create a more wild aesthetic. Consider incorporating a design like this if your garden has a large greenhouse with a regulated temperature all-year-long.

This gorgeous contemporary design will look wonderful in any classy home. The waterfall is a nice feature that will stop the water freezing in colder weather. However, we’d recommend adding a few more plants to keep the koi happy. Although they’re a boisterous fish species, providing them with lots of enrichment is kind and considerate.

That said, we love the flora that surrounds this pond. They provide a splash of botanical greenery both we and the koi appreciate!

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This verdant fish pond design is teeming with life. The koi are happy with their stylish waterfall and bottom plants, while the surrounding foliage is lush and picture-perfect.

We particularly love how the pond blends seamlessly with the wall tiles to create a contemporary and clean finish that works all year round.

Lining your pond with a large log like this example creates a unique and natural shape that blends with nature.

Be sure to waterproof and weatherproof your wooden raised pond design to avoid rot or warping that will harm the fish. Also, add lots of oxygenating plants to the bottom of your pond to make your koi fish happy.

Species such as Anagallis, Bacopa, Hippuris, Hydrocotyle, Myriophyllum, and Scirpus, are all great additions.

This sheltered stone pond design is a little slice of heaven in your garden. The privacy shrubs help shield the pond from predators, while the large and interesting shape offers lots of space for your koi.

This design is low maintenance and weatherproof. The log waterfall helps circulate the water to avoid freezing in the winter, and at the same time, provides precious oxygenation for happy and healthy fish.

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Add a touch of whimsy to your garden by incorporating a mismatched stone design. Not only is this small pond beautiful to look at, but it also has everything your goldfish need to thrive.

Imagine sitting out here on a warm summer’s evening. You’re enjoying your picnic, admiring your fish, basking in the verdant energy of all that greenery, and suddenly, a fairy appears! That’s right. You’ve created a fantasy island ripe for mystical creatures to inhabit.

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Making your own DIY pond is as easy or as difficult as you make it.

First, you’ll need to dig a hole at least four foot deep. Then you’ll need to line it with waterproof pond liner, add some non-toxic gravel, rocks, logs and stones (to create interest and depth), and finally, finish it off with some aquatic plants that will help your fish feel happy and at home!

Alternatively, use old household items, such as baths, large troughs etc. and follow the same process. Enjoy!