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Overview of the Choosing a Koi Pond Filter System

]]> On the market there are a variety of Koi pond filter systems for Koi Gardens. And choosing the right filter system is not necessarily the easiest decision to make. The right pond filter for your Koi pond, depends on the local conditions and the following factors:
- Pond size,
- Desired number of koi,
- The pond location (sun or shade) and the effort required for the cleaning of the filter.
The dimensions of the Koi pond filter should always be as large as possible, because large filters will always work better than small and thus protect your Koi carp better.

Can a small pond filter be as good as a large one?

Large pond filters are more effective than small ones. A properly sized filter system also keeps the cleaning effort at a minimum.

In a Koi pond is using a pond filter is preferable, in which the water is managed by gravity through a pipe system into the pond filter, while the pond pump pumps  clean water back into the pond.  Pick a Koi pond filter that ensures that the entire pond water can be recycled every 1 – 3 hours.

Make the Right Choice of Pond Pump

To purchase the most suitable pond pump you need to consider a number of factors beforehand.  The manufacturer’s specified maximum flow rates for pond pumps are always in net benefits, i.e. measured directly at the nozzle. Without the resistance of pond filter, UV lamp, pipes and height difference into account. Tests in practice have shown that the actual flow of the pond pump is much lower than specified by the manufacturer. If the performance of the pond pump is too low, the dirt does not even land in the pond filter. It is important that the pipe or tube diameter is large enough (40mm or 50mm) and the entire line as short as possible.

Changing the Koi Pond Water

whichever pond filter you choose, you will still need to change the water. Do this is regularly (more often in summer than in winter) as no pond filter can filter out all pond pollutants.

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Does your Koi Filter Still Leave your Pond an Odd Color?

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Traditional Japanese garden with koi.
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A friend who is still new to Koi care was confused as why their filtered Koi pond looked like “pea soup”. She’s using a Koi pond filter with a biological system and has used an algae destroyer. Here are a couple of things that I recommended she should try.

My friend’s good for using a Koi filter but she should also put a UV light to use. As the pump pushes water through the UV light, the rays will kill the algae. That dead alga then gets pushed into and is trapped by the Koi pond filter. The now clean water is circulated around the pond. She needs to step up her regular pond filter cleaning schedule – maybe clean it out daily for a week or so.

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To supplement the UV light approach, I asked that she try planting Mint (any type of Mint, really) near the Koi pond’s edge. As Mint grows further in the pond, its roots will help keep the pond clean.

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Purchasing a Pressurized Koi Pond Filter

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Japanese koi in a backyard pond
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Pressurized Koi pond filters are pretty much state of the art. As they let you pump pond water uphill, you have much more flexibility and creativity in the design of your Koi pond. As always, do your homework before purchasing a pressurized Koi filter.

  • Pond water needs to be filtered throughout every 1 or 2 hours. Beforehand, work out the size of your pond and the correct Koi filter accordingly. Each filter will have a stated GPH rating, i.e. gallons per hour rating.
  • Be prepared to spend a few hundred dollars on a good pressurized Koi filter. So, really think about what featured you really need of the filter. Do research first to get a feel for how much you’ll need to spend.
  • Think about what biological media you want. Some are definitely better than others. While bead Koi filters are well-liked, foam filters purchased already implanted with good bacteria are acceptable alternatives. Remember that good bacteria are your friends in a Koi pond – they’ll help keep the pond clean.
  • The required maintenance routine may differ for each Koi filter model. Some filters are harder to keep clean than other. For example, some filters need you to manually remove, clean and replace the filter material on a specific time period. While other pond filters are much more hands off. Save yourself some potential grief and research the recommended maintenance beforehand.

One more tip: after you have first install the pressurized Koi filter, keep a close eye on the ammonia and nitrate levels in your Koi pond. Depending on the particulars of your pond (e.g. number of fish, pond temperature) a pressurized filter does need between 2 to 4 weeks to properly establish itself.

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]]> http://www.koifiltersonline.com/pressurized-koi-pond-filter/purchasing-a-pressurized-koi-pond-filter/feed Home Made Koi Pond Filter http://www.koifiltersonline.com/home-made-koi-pond-filter/home-made-koi-pond-filter http://www.koifiltersonline.com/home-made-koi-pond-filter/home-made-koi-pond-filter#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:27:58 +0000 Koi Filters http://www.koifiltersonline.com/?p=88 This post is from www.KoiFiltersOnline.com, the koi filters website, where you can read more advice and guidance on Koi pond filters.

Home Made Koi Pond Filter

]]> Another example of Koi pond filter ingenuity. Here’s PR0CRASTINATOR, the Koi pond owner, demonstrating the details of his home made Koi pond filter. The basis of his filter is a cheap 2000 gallon per hour pump, bought off eBay, sitting in a crate. Admittedly a little crudely put together (there’s a large rock in the filter to keep it from moving) I do admire the simplicity of this diy filter effort. Good job, PR0CRASTINATOR!

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What is a Good Size for our Koi Pond Filter?

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Koi Pond in the Singapore Airport
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Here’s a common type of question regarding pond filters I often read on Koi pond forums and the like:

“We’re in the middle of planning the build of our Koi pond and waterfall. It’s going to be approximately 150 square feet in size. We’re planning on using sand and a pond liner. The water pump we have is rated 2400 gallons per hour. Given all of that, what size of Koi filter is the best?”

I would remind the asker that Koi filter packaging usually states how many gallons it is suitable for. So just figure out how many gallons the pond will hold and take it from there. As a rough guide, I’d recommend a Koi pond filter volume of not less that 33% of the total pond water volume. For example, a 3,000 gallon pond should have a filter capable of handling 1,000 gallons of pond water at any given moment.

Beyond the pond filter though, don’t discount the effectiveness of appropriate pond plants. They are vitally important in keeping the fish pond naturally clean. Make sure 25% of water surface is covered in water plants. They will filter water and provide oxygen, while the roots will eat algae-causing organisms in the water.

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Homemade Mechanical Biological Koi Pond Filter System

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Here’s a great video detailing the intricacies of a homemade mechanical / biological Koi pond filter system. Per Hooinc the film-maker, he is just about to conduct regular pond filter maintenance. This particular Koi filter system has 4 chambers and is back flushed twice a day. The filter emptied out every 2 weeks and the filter material washed. Each chamber has a drain at the bottom.

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Homemade Mechanical Biological Koi Pond Filter System

]]> http://www.koifiltersonline.com/biological-koi-filter/homemade-mechanical-biological-koi-pond-filter-system/feed It’s Koi Filters Question Time http://www.koifiltersonline.com/koi-pond-filter/its-koi-filters-question-time http://www.koifiltersonline.com/koi-pond-filter/its-koi-filters-question-time#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:15:11 +0000 Koi Filters http://www.koifiltersonline.com/?p=22 This post is from www.KoiFiltersOnline.com, the koi filters website, where you can read more advice and guidance on Koi pond filters.

It’s Koi Filters Question Time

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Occasionally, we will answer some typical Koi pond filter and other related questions. Hope this helps.

Question 1: I’ve just build a really small Koi pond. Do I really need a Koi pond filter? Won’t my fish be OK in a small pond?

Answer: Yes indeed, you do need a filter. I’d recommend that you purchase a standard pond filter for your size pond. Then fill it with a layer of lava rocks and put the white mesh over top and close up and start the Koi pond filter.
Don’t forget to clean the white mesh and rocks regularly. I’d say, do this once a month but depending on where you live, you might need to clean the Koi filter more often. Very important step to add to your pond fish care routine.
Also think about adding Water Hyacinths to your pond as these help to keep algae growth down.

Question 2: I have a new rubberized liner in my Koi pond. I’m not sure how to keep it clean. I already have my pond filters and pump in place and working. Is that enough to keep the pond clean?

Answer: Your best bet is to add more nitrate eating plants in your pond. As the Koi eat they create waste product. That waste mixes in with rotting leaves and the like. All this creates ammonia which is quite toxic to Koi fish. The fish waste combines with decaying leaves to create ammonia, which is toxic to the fish. A chemical chain reaction turns that ammonia into nitrate which is really only safe in small quantities. Plants absorb the nitrate keeping the nitrate level to a safe amount. Use a mixture of potted varieties like Cardinal Lobelia, Water Iris, and Lilies. I’d also recommend underwater oxygenators like Anacharis and floating varieties like Water Hyacinth, Water Lettuce and Fairy Fern.

Question 3: I have a Koi pool sand filter. Can I use another type of sand instead of the really expensive silica sand?

Answer: I would definitely NOT recommend using sand in a Koi pond. Koi fish play around in the substrate a lot. Sand will get into their gills and act like little bits of glass. Not good!
When that sand starts getting dirty and it will get very dirty, you will regret using sand. Opt for a bare bottom in the pond. They’re much easier to clean.

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The Right Koi Filters for Happy and Healthy Koi Fish

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When raising Koi fish, it is enormously significant to have the correct Koi filters in place in your pond. Koi fish are particularly sensitive to their watery environment, so careful consideration is needed when buying your choice of Koi pond filters.

What is the Purpose of Koi Filters?

The correct filter for Koi pond will help maintain the natural balance in the pond environment. The purpose of Koi filters is to remove the waste created by the Koi fish. Out in the open, fish waste is dispersed by the natural current of the water. However in a self-contained pond, this natural function needs to be performed by Koi filters. Actually, most purchased Koi filters perform two functions:

1. A pond filter’s mechanical function removes solid pond waste using the water flow and gravity. These large particles are trapped in the filter. As the pond owner, you just need to empty out the filter on a regular basis.

2. A Koi filter’s biological filtration uses bacteria to convert toxic ammonia or pH into harmless small amounts of nitrates. A low level of pH is normal in a pond. But, you can endanger your Koi fishes’ health if you leave a high level of pH untreated.

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Water Pumps are also needed to Help Koi Filters Work Properly

An excellent water pump is required to propel water through most Koi pond filters. Typical Koi pond filters are just not powerful enough to circulate water on their own. You need that pump to move and circulate water around the entire pond.

Purchase a Waterfall in Addition to a Pond Filter

Almost as important as your choice of Koi pond filters, a small waterfall, fountain or some other type of water device is a recommended purchase. Your Koi fish must have a constant supply of oxygen in their pond. As well as providing a beautiful pond feature, a fountain or waterfall will provide Koi pond aeration, i.e. agitation of the water to mix in oxygen from the air.

Check your Koi Pond’s Chemical Balance

Weekly, make sure that you test your pond’s chemical composition. You have two ways of doing this. Either:

1. Take a pond water sample to a local pet store. Ask them to do the test for you.

2. Purchase a home testing kit and do the testing yourself.

So that you Koi fish stay healthy for a long time, you want to make sure that the chemical makeup of the pond is balanced and normal.

Finally About Koi Filters

If you want to own a spectacular koi fish pond some regular upkeep is required. Picking the right choice Koi filters is part of your Koi pond responsibility. Having said that, caring for Koi fish absolutely remains one of the most rewarding of activities.

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