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Indoor fish ponds differ from outdoor fish ponds in several ways. Sunlight, for instance, is a big difference. An indoor pond will receive a degree of sunlight through doorways, windows, or a skylight, and even that is not direct sunlight. Try to place your pond where it will receive as much sunlight as possible. This will affect the color of the fish in your pond, as well as help keep the plants alive and growing. Depending on the location of your indoor pond and the fish in it, the temperature may or may not be adequate. Consult your fish store about optimum temperatures and add an aquarium heater if needed. Water in an indoor pond needs to be treated much more often than an outdoor one. Install a pump for filtration, and change the water frequently. The amount of fish and plants in your pond will directly affect how often the water needs to be changed. To be able to see the fish easily, you will need adequate lighting. The amount of lighting you need will be determined by whether you have only fish in the pond, or if there are plants as well, and how many. A very popular type of fish for indoor ponds is koi (Japanese carp). Koi come in many different colors, the main ones being black, white, and red. Koi are often a preference due to their eating habits. Feeding your fish is pretty much the highlight of interaction with them, and koi come up to the surface and eat greedily, making them very fun to feed. They do however; require more space than some other indoor fish, goldfish for example. A net or other form of keeping the fish inside the pond will be necessary, as they will occasionally jump and land outside otherwise, making them feel like a fish out of water!!
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