If you are like many with outdoor gardens, you've invested a great deal of both time and money into your Koi pond and would like to protect your investment.
One way to accomplish the goal of protecting your Koi pond is by purchasing a pond heater.
While some extreme southern states that rarely, if ever, run the risk of freezing water temperatures, most of the United States mainland experiences low enough winter temperatures that a Koi pond heater is not exactly a bad idea.
If you plan to leave your Koi in their pond year round it is a good idea to invest in a pond heater.
Koi thrive at a temperature of around 12 degrees Celsius a pond heater can help keep the temperature regulated in winter months or even autumn months when temperatures can vary widely from day to evening or even one day to the next.
You can also use your Koi pond heater in order to artificially extend the 'growth' season for your Koi.
There are several options that should be considered when selecting your Koi pond heater.
Do you prefer oil, gas, or electric for the power source? While oil and gas heaters may have more initial expenses, it may cost less to run these in the long run than electric.
While either type is perfectly acceptable, it comes down to a simple matter of preference.
The main consideration is that your heater is of adequate size to properly heat the amount of water in your pond.
A heater that is too large will only waste energy and one that is too small will be ineffective.