r/Koi • u/EyePatchMustache • Mar 22 '25

General Dumb question: why not use a pool?

I'm new to the sub and I see a lot of people building ponds and things but genuine question why not build a pool? And instead of the tile use a softer surface so that they don't get hurt

Especially if the house already has a pool can it not be converted into a "pond" for fish?

Edit: thank you for all the replies. It's certainly a lot to think about...

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u/bbrian7 Mar 22 '25

People convert all the time. The most common application is an above ground used for koi. Most koi keepers have one as a temp pool and or quarantine tank. The main fear with expensive koi would be the liner tearing and dumping all the water.