John and Margaret had the koi pond constructed in 2002 so it is still very much in it's infancy as regards maturing. Construction is of block and render, then fibreglass coating. Half the pond is housed within the conservatory adjoining the house and half in the open, this design enables them to enjoy their koi what ever the English weather decides to throw at them.

The koi swim in 9000 gallons of heated water and can dive to a depth of 6 feet to find 3 bottom drains over the floor length of 27 feet. These drains feed a large filter system housed under ground in a custom built room, the filter incorporates an "Answer'', Jap matting, kaldness kl and Alfagrog and so far the water parameters are fine as the condition of the koi underline.

The resident population of koi are thriving, swimming amongst them are two club "Grand champions", the club having held an annual photo show for six years now, so two out of three can't be bad! Add all this to the setting of the alpine rock bed and lawns and 300 ton rockery in this