Ledgestone around water line?

[Allkoid-up]

Took back wall of pond up a few feet for a sheer water fall. Covering it with ledgestone, real stone not the fake, was thinking about taking it to a few inches below water line to get a nice transition, as opposed to a gap between the waterline and where the stone begins.

Is there a problem here I'm not seeing?

[Russell Peters]

Took back wall of pond up a few feet for a sheer water fall. Covering it with ledgestone, real stone not the fake, was thinking about taking it to a few inches below water line to get a nice transition, as opposed to a gap between the waterline and where the stone begins.

Is there a problem here I'm not seeing?

If the stone is bumpy, or has a sharp edge, you are setting yourself up for cuts and scrapes on the Koi. If it is totally smooth stone, with rounded edges, you should be OK>

[Velvetbone]

Took back wall of pond up a few feet for a sheer water fall. Covering it with ledgestone, real stone not the fake, was thinking about taking it to a few inches below water line to get a nice transition, as opposed to a gap between the waterline and where the stone begins.

Is there a problem here I'm not seeing?

If the stone is bumpy, or has a sharp edge, you are setting yourself up for cuts and scrapes on the Koi. If it is totally smooth stone, with rounded edges, you should be OK>

While our pond isn't finished yet, I received advice to keep the ledgestone above the water line for the very reason that Russell brought up. In the end you'll need to make and ultimately live with your decision. But my suggestion is to listen to Russell's words of wisdom!!

Good luck!
V.

[Graybird]

Depends on whether you have a formal or a naturalistic pond. Travertine/porcelain won't work for a natural-type pond. Whichever you use, also be careful not to set up pockets where debris can collect.

[Allkoid-up]

Thank you all for the advice.

I took a few panels and ground them down to create smooth edges,surfaces, and round corners. I have decided to only put the stone on the back wall. The sides and front where I will feed shall remain clean.

If this should prove to be a bad choice it won't take but a change in water level and a day to remove and patch.

[Velvetbone]

When you get a chance, could you post pictures?
V.

[Allkoid-up]

I'll be more than happy to, right now I don't get home from work till after dark. So will have to wait to Friday.

[Velvetbone]

I'll be more than happy to, right now I don't get home from work till after dark. So will have to wait to Friday.

Thanks. I look forward to them.
V.

[Allkoid-up]

Sorry taking so long, new house and baby. The file is to large.help?

[kdh]

having some smooth stone around the waterfall sounds like a no big deal. But koi have a way of getting into trouble. It's just what they do. If you have a female koi spawning and the males push her into the rock. It could bruise or do internal injury. If something spooks the koi they might run into it. I'm sure there are other ways they might get hurt with your scenerio. I do not like to see any flat rock over the waters edge or in the water. Mr. Murphy well pick your best koi to get injured.
If aesthetics is more important to you than possible future injury of your koi than go for it.
If you have pond fish than it's up to you. But a pond with expensive or high quality koi,should be koi injury proof to the best of the pond builders ability. jmo