Nycon KK-01 Koi Kastle (Aluminum and Mesh) 18 x 12 x 5.5 Inches

I recently purchased two of these Koi shelters after having an unknown animal clean out my Koi pond. This was my third Koi massacre, and I was heart broken! I got all new fish and I wanted to find some products that would offer them some protection. I have been very happy with these shelters. They are well made and larger then I had anticipated. They are barely visible in my pond. I have 11 Koi and one of these would have probably been sufficient, but I am glad I purchased two. Depending on the situation it gives the Koi options of where to go to hide and it gives me some peace of mind. I am also going to place a net over my pond. I think these things together will help keep the fish safe, or at least make it a lot more difficult for a predator to wipe out an entire pond. My only regret with this purchase is that I didn't make it sooner!

I purchased 2 of these and the fish love to hide in them highly reommend

Great protection from the sun, easy to install.

This is a great addition to my pond. The kastle is large enough that it comfortably fits all three of my rapidly-growing koi, and they likely won’t outgrow it. They spend their afternoons in its shade. Fortunately I haven’t had issues with predators visiting my pond, but I have no doubt that it will also be a good hiding spot if they need it. I cleaned it thoroughly before submerging it. It sinks to the bottom on its own, and stays in place. I’m taking away one star for the price. This could easily be a $20-$30 item instead of a $50 one.

I purchased this Koi Castle because I thought my new Koi would need a hiding place in their new pond-home. I do like the castle and it is a perfect hiding place. My Koi however, haven't used it and I think it is due to the fact they really dont feel the need to hide. So I DO recommend this product, it is not super visible and does not take away from my pond, and you can see through it to view fish inside it. But my fish have not needed it!

After having a heron decide my small fish pond was his feeding ground, I had to quickly try to protect my little friends. Although after 3 deaths and 2 surviving members of the family living in fear (won't come to the surface to eat now), I at least have some comfort that they are safe. The Koi Kastle appeared to be well constructed and after a few months in the pond, has some overgrowth on it and being under the lilies, it looks about like it should belong in there. I won't really know until I clean the pond this fall or next spring how it holds up over the duration of seasons, although just watching it now, I don't suspect any issues. If something bad turns up, I'll update my post. I'd highly recommend. I survived 5 years without incident and never even thought about needing something like this. I'm not super attached to fish, although after training them to hand feed and watching them for 5 years, I only wished that I'd bought this before so I could have avoided the whole incident.

This is a very high quality product that will definitely protect the koi fish. Well built & definitely a great price.

This Koi Kastle does not meet the same quality as one I purchased years ago from another supplier (prior supplier no longer carries this item). Item came bent and the screening much looser than it should be. I was able to bend item mostly back into shape. I will keep using my old Koi Kastle until it's no longer serviceable, as I know this one will not last near as long as my current one.