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Hardiness Zones
 Geographical locations-and their climatic pluses and minuses greatly affect the outdoor koi ponds.
~In the South:: Koi-keepers in the South probably never need to heat their outdoor koi ponds; ponds stay warm enough in colder weather with a simple cover. However, during the summer these same koi-keepers may need to add a garden waterfall or fountin feature to cool the pond water. ~In the desert: Koi-keepers in arid areas like southern Arizona need to top off their backyard koi ponds with fresh water to replace water lost through evaporation. They also need a protein skimmer to filter off that scummy layer of pollen that settles after the summer monsoons. ~In the North: Koi-keepers in the North bear the brunt of expenses (like heating costs during the winter). Most koi-keepers elect to cover their outdoor koi pond when water
temperatures dip below 52 degree F the point at which Koi become relatively inactive. The cover can be Pilofilm stapled to a 2-x4-foot frame just a few feet above the water.
For northern Koi-keepers, the big difference in cost is electricity and nautral gas costs during the winter.
References: This chart was made available from the Atlanta Koi Club Atlanta Koi Club |
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