As you take care of your Koi, you're going to need to take the needed precautions as you're going to face the small and large-scale storms. No matter where you are located, you'd be bound to come into contact with at least one extreme weather condition throughout the year.

We have all seen the destruction bought about by Hurricane Katrina, showing us that a good emergency plan is the best way to avoid the aftermath of total destruction.

The Small-Scale Storms:

Preparing for smaller-scale storms is much easier compared to those of the large ones. These few simple steps will guide your outdoor pond through such storms.

1) Stop feeding your pets. Your Koi pond has enough natural sources for food for the fish to feed on so that they will not starve for a long time. If you have an undamaged filter, not feeding your fish will reduce the risk of ammonia problems in the future.

2) Make big water changes to your outdoor pond. If the time comes that something goes really wrong and you're unable to take care of the pond immediately, your Koi gets to have the privilege of having the freshest water there is. You should leave out several inches of water to make up for the upcoming rainfall so that there will be lesser chances of overflowing.

If you got a drainage system, make sure that it's clear of any debris to make it work very well. If your Koi pond is located at a ground level and you expect high waters to happen, you can add some protection through sand bagging around the area, which will keep your pets confined within the area if the time comes that flooding will occur.

3) You can place a net over your pond to protect it from flying debris. The same net that you used for the fall in order to keep out the leaves is fine, so long as you will secure it down very well.

4) Remove any object that can blow over, away or fall into the Koi pond. Remember that whatever you can push over, so can the wind! The things that can be blown away by should be completely removed and you can place them inside your home.

Large-Scale Storms:

Large-scale storms prevent any type of preventative measures from being successful and effective. To completely save your pond from the storms, remove all of the fish from the pond itself.

First off, it's good to have all the equipment that you need to transport your fish readily. The equipment that's needed to bag and transport the fish is small and can be stored easily when they're not in use.

You must have the proper bags ready to transport your fish. Never try to use trash bags or regular plastic bags for this, as these materials aren't designed for the task, and may even damage your pets. Make sure to get bags that are big enough to hold and store your fish.

You're going to need rubber bands for each of the bag that you buy. Choose those good quality rubber bands,in order to not let the water's pressure pop the rubber band out as you're transporting your fish.

You are going to be needing a net that's big enough to compete with your fish. Although you won't need the net to pull the fish out of the water, there is a need for you to direct your Koi to the place that you want them to go. Just take proper precaution in handling the net, as they can cause potential damage to your fish, especially the larger ones.

If you also want to give the best care possible for your fish, use a paint bucket to catch your fish, because it will not harm them unlike the nets. Make sure that your bucket is large enough to contain your Koi.