Question 1

Can I have Koi Fish in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

Yes
We have Koi ponds throughout Colorado. You just have to watch the temperature, feeding schedules, and filters. They are such a beautiful cold water fish.

Question 2

Can I winter over the Koi and how deep must the pond be to winter-over fish?

Accepted Answer

Yes
You should have an area that remains unfrozen if possible.

The pond must be at least 36" to 38" deep in Colorado to winter-over most fish.  However, we have seen pond that have completely iced over and the fish are still alive in the winter.  If this might be your scenario, try to hook up a stock tank heater and/or place some chunks of wood or tennis balls on the surface of the water before it freezes over, (This will allow the gasses from the pond to percolate to the surface and escape).

Remember, as long as you keep the water feature running constantly, the pipes won't freeze and this will be better for the fish, you will just have to add water with the garden hose throughout the winter as there will still be evaporation.

Question 3

Do you feed the fish in the winter time?

Accepted Answer

No
Most cold-water fish become dormant in the winter. As a result, you should not feed them when the temperatures drop below 40 degrees. They begin to "shut-down" and their vitals slow down, that is all natural.  If you overfeed them the toxins will build up and they will suffocate.

Question 4

Is a Bio-filter and Skimmer really necessary for the eco-system to work?

Accepted Answer

Yes
It is a combination of the oxygenation, filtration system, gravel, fish, bog plants and advantageous bacteria which colonize on the pads and gravel.

Remember not to try and wash out the pads as that is where the advantageous bacteria lives and grows.  This bacterium is a competitor to the algae and helps balance out the ph. levels.  A lot of people try to blast the pads out every week to keep them clean, this is not good, just rinse them off once a month lightly, and place them back in the Bio-Fall/Skimmer to do their jobs.

Question 5

How long will it take you to complete the job once you start?

Accepted Answer

Varies
Of course if depends on the size, but small waterfalls will take about two weeks, large water gardens and lakes will take months to complete all the components involved.

Question 6

Will your staff show us how to build our own little waterfall or pond?

Accepted Answer

Sure!
Paul will give you instruction as a consultant if you need the service.

We invite do-it-yourselfers. We can show you the concept, tell you where to get the materials and how much to purchase.  Then check in on you for a progress check to further help you from making mistakes.

There is a lot of pride in building a water feature yourself with the guidance of an expert, not to mention the cost savings.  But remember, if this is too much work for you, we will gladly give you an estimate to complete the job in a fraction of the time it will take you to do the project.

Question 7

Can I run my waterfall all year round?

Accepted Answer

Highly recommended!
We highly recommend running your waterfall year-round. Even in below zero degrees weather.

The pipes will not freeze as long as the water is moving. The feature will ice up if it is a hard freeze, but the water will continue to flow through the Skimmer/Bio-Fall or through the rocks in a Pondless Waterfall.

t is a beautiful spectacle/conversation piece to see in the winter with the icicles' hanging on the sides of the feature and especially if you have some night lighting to bring it to life at night.

As mentioned above, you will need to use the garden hose to keep the feature filled up due to evaporation and icing up.

Question 8

Can I make payments?

Accepted Answer

Plans Available
"Winter Payment Plans" available with 0% finance charge, you cannot beat that deal at the bank!!

We will offer financing in amounts from $1,000 to $10,000 based on the contract amount (and our gut feeling) with monthly payments to start September 1st of the same year. The monthly payments are from $100 - $1,000 per month based on what is agreed upon.

Basically, you are earning interest on our money throughout the year!  Not to mention you are able to get the entire job done immediately and pay later, something to consider.

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