Things to Remember Before and after Pond Liner Installation

If you have plans to own a Koi pond in your backyard, it is important for you to ensure that all the right measures are taken to place them well and that it doesn’t harm the fish or water in any manner.

While raw water pond liners tend to be a good base for a small water body as that of a pond, you should keep in mind a few things before and after getting it installed. Buying a good quality liner is something that should be your priority.

Buy liners only after taking the measurements

Stepping into a store directly and not being sure about the measurement of the liners is something that doesn’t make you a serious buyer. Giving them a rough measurement doesn’t work either as the installation should be perfect. When the exact measurement is conveyed, there is no space of leakage or seepage, and that is the reason why you should get it to measure well.

Know about the preparation before installing liners

No liner can simply be purchased and installed. There is the need for professionals to prepare the soil underneath. If there are rocks, they need to be aligned and levelled well to help the liner sit perfectly and giving a good shape to the pond. Allow the professionals to level the land well and make it ready, and only them should the liners be installed and put to place.

Check if the liners blend well with the surroundings

When you buy HDPE lining material, do not buy colours that stand out. It may look good from the outsides, but when it comes to allowing a natural habitat for the fishes, you may not be successful. Choose natural colours for the liner so that it is easy for them to adapt to the pond in no time. While liners are cooler than concrete, the fishes would be found being close to the liner during summer months.

Clean the pond frequently

When it comes to the maintenance of the pond, it is necessary to keep it clean. Removing debris floating on the surface whenever you spot it ensures that it doesn’t go down and settle on the liner. When such things happen, there are high chances of the liners becoming slimy and dirty which requires you to clean it frequently and sometimes even replace it. Since you have made an investment and purchased liners, you should take steps for it to last long.