{"id":89,"date":"2010-07-03T18:38:21","date_gmt":"2010-07-03T18:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/garciarockandwaterdesign.com\/blog\/?p=89"},"modified":"2026-08-29T10:39:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T17:39:14","slug":"koi-pond-builder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/garciarockandwaterdesign.com\/blog\/koi-pond-builder\/","title":{"rendered":"Pond Builders in Santa Barbara"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Santa Barbara Pond<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"Garcia<\/a>Koi ponds are a popular here in Santa Barbara. Many who have Koi like to name them just as others name their dogs, cats, birds and other pets. The colorful fish are fun to watch as they swim around.
\nWhen contemplating the decision to have a pond built, there are many things to consider like; just how deep should it be, what materials should be used to build it, what is the best way to filter the water, what maintenance is required to keep the pond looking good and the fish healthy, etc.
\nHere are some pictures of Koi ponds that we have built;<\/p>\n

\"Koi<\/a><\/p>\n

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Koi pond Water garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Koi in a black bottom pond<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Excavated Koi pond<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Koi pond hardscape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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A Koi pond ready for landscaping<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Koi Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Koi fish in a black bottom pond<\/p>\n

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Koi in a black bottom pond<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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An in-pond gravel filter helps to keep the water clear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Garccia<\/a>
Koi pond with crystal clear water<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"Garcia<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Koi ponds are a popular here in Santa Barbara. Many who have Koi like to name them just as others name their dogs, cats, birds and other pets. The colorful fish are fun to watch as they swim around. 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