Hi, my name is Gene and I live in New York. I am fascinated with the prospect of raising Koi fish in my own water garden. This led me to build my own pond a few years ago. While researching for information on the best approach to building a low maintenance pond, I found many proven techniques that I employ in my design to help minimize on maintenance. I found that a bottom drain and a bio filter is a must for healthy koi to thrive. That information came from many hours of reading web sites. My daughters and I started the pond in the summer of 1998. It took about two months to complete the pond. We have twelve fish in a 8x12x3 feet deep kidney shape pond. I hope you enjoy this site and will be inspired to build a water garden of your own.