After 5 winters of bringing the Koi indoors I think Dad was tired of it. Having them indoors all year would save some headaches - and backaches as the Koi were now getting quite large for moving. Out with the "old" In with the "new".

Dad did a lot of planning and research for this new indoor pond. He did all the work himself, with a bit of help from Ian and a few others here and there. This all done through days of rain and unusually hot late spring temperatures!

Throughout the construction the koi were in Ian's parents basement in their winter home - a 1500gal Qtank.

Start of construction - old pond torn out and backfilled
-digging the pond and filter pit

Plumbing located in basement
-flushing waste from vortex & chambers

Ian's father made the windows himself.
There are 3 skylights as well.

Glass panel divider for grand kids and koi safety.
Koi are quite happy in their 2500gallon home.

These koi are over 10years old.
Ian's Father is a very good koi keeper.

left: an example of FUKURIN
- the area of the skin between the scales

Fukurin is described as "luster".

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