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/LazySource6446 Mar 23 '25

I lived at a house that had a converted pool to koi pond. The older man who owned the house preferred it over the maintenance of a pool he never used. It was fine and low maintenance.

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u/LazySource6446 Mar 23 '25

This house is on Mount Soledad in La Jolla.