 Butterfly Koi
Just nearing completion of my first lined pond beside my home and patio area. The pond will be approx. 2500 gals with a 30' streambed lined with round field stone (vertical sides) and 1-2" round stone on the horizontal surfaces approx 1" deep. Filtration is with a Savio skimmerfilter and a NurseyPro bio-filter waterfall. My goal at this point is to have a few butterfly koi, koi, and varieties of goldfish, orfies, etc. together for observation and enjoyment initially(wife's goal...mother's day present). Is it true these butterfly koi because of their hybrid vigor are stronger, more hardy and more disease resistant? Are they as destructive to aquatic plants as koi? We would also like to add a little color along the water edge with some plants rooted in the 1" depth of small round gravel. My goal is low #'s of butterfly koi and some other species of coldwater fish to enjoy, feed and maybe start my journey with the true koi hobby in other properly lined ponds without stone, plants, and increased filtration, etc.
Any help or suggestions are welcome
Rowly |