Personally, I don't care for cattails. Rarely is it a case of IF they'll pose a problem - but WHEN. But some folks like 'em - and that's fine. Cattails may offer some wildlife benefits. But, their benefit to fisheries is outweighed by their hindrance to fishermen. IMO, other forms of structure/cover are preferable - and pose less aerial obstructions to fishing.
Question: What do koi eat? Submersed vegetation? My son will put a slice of cucumber in his aquarium and the goldfish goes to town on it. Wondering if koi have similar feeding habits.