Bryn Mawr, PA—Koi Pond  Project

Mr. R. purchased a new house over the summer and he knew he wanted a Bryn Mawr, Pa, Koi Pond ASAP so he could relocate his fish from his old house to the new one.

Matt met with Mr. R. and they talked about what Mr. R. wanted from his pond. His number one priority were his fish. He had about 20 fish in his old pond and he wanted to move every fish with him to the new koi pond.   He also really wanted his new pond to blend in well with the current landscaping, and to seem a natural part of the outdoors.

Matt also reviewed the space for best viewing purposes. Mr. R. enjoys looking at his backyard from his second floor living rooms, so AquaReale made certain to have great views for that angle.

Mr. R.reached out to us in October, 2015. He needed his pond built before it got too cold to move the fish over before winter set in. For his budget of $15,000. Mr. R. got the following:

  • 14 x 18 foot pond
  • pond lights
  • two fish caves
  • plants
  • waterfall
  • skimmer and biofalls

The Challenge

The outdoor area is designed as a Japanese garden, with tight spaces and lots of plants. AquaReale’s goal was to create a welcoming environment for the fish while matching the pond to the general look and feel of the outside area. There were a lot of irrigation lines as well, adding to the overall challenges for the job.

The Big Fish Move

Once the pond was built and water quality tested, AquaReale moved the fish from the old pond to the new one in 60 gallon containers. Stress coat was added to the water when we moved the fish. This creates a slime coat on the fish that helps them with the transition.

The Result

Mr. R. and his son are both very pleased with the new pond, as are the fish we moved. Mr. R likes how the random sized rocks mimic nature and look organic “I love how the pond fits my space so perfectly,” said Mr. R.