Some people have biological koi pond filters, and find that for their large 1,200 gallon or more ponds, this just isn’t enough to keep their pumps from constantly clogging with debris. These kinds of filters are a fantastic way to reduce ammonia and nitrites from your water, but larger debris like twigs, and leaves, these tend to clog up more. For this reason, you should always use a mechanical pre-filter in your pond as well.

There are two different kinds of these pre-filtering systems available. One draws water from the bottom of you koi pond. If you have a small pond, with less maintainance needs, these are a excellent choice. There are many different prefilters for these smaller ponds, Powerflo, Nautilus, Laguna, and Pond Master are just a few. For larger ponds, you really need a skimmer type of pond filter. These draw water from the surface, taking any debris that’s floating on your fish pond, before it has a chance to sink to the bottom and make problems.

You shouldn’t use these pre-filters in combination, but either are quite effective at adding that extra filtration needed when a biological filter is just not enough. There are sand filters, but these have a tendency to clog your garden pond pumps, but there is also a newer more effective kind, the glass filter. These are filled with small glass beads, which are small enough to filter quite effectively, but the beads don’t pass through and clog up you koi pond filter, or pump.

If you are considering using a regular pool filter for your kio pond, don’t. These pumps use more energy, and aren’t supposed to run continuously like a bio-filter is. If you use a pool pump, you are going to have a much higher utility bill at the end of the month. Using a koi pond filter will not only save you money, but the hassle of having to replace the pool filter anyway. Start smart, don’t use a pool filter.

There are many different brands of filters on the market, and picking the right one can be hard, especially for the beginner. You may want to take advantage of any Koi clubs in your area, because these clubs can be a valuable assett for a number of reasons. One, you will be able to visit different koi ponds, and if you haven’t starting making your own, or maybe don’t have a lot of thoughts, then seeing other ones can provide some that you may not have thought of before. Another reason is experience. Many club members have years of experience raising kio, and other decorative fish, and you can you their knowledge to your advantage. You aren’t going to be place down for asking questions, and in fact, other owner’s will be glad to steer you in the right direction.

You can buy your koi pond filter from several different online companies, and to say brand “A” is better than brand “B” would not be right. In truth, only you can choose which product and brand is right for you, but by speaking with other people who have more experience than you do, you can come up with a more informed choice. You really have to compare costs with features, availability of replacement filter medium, and shipping, in order to find the one that not only fits your budget, but is has the most value for your money.

When you have an outdoor pond, one of the things you will need is a filter that can help keep the water in your pond relatively clean. Included in the list of pond filters that you can consider using for your pond are the basic basket filters that can help keep debris and dirt from polluting your pond, the UV ray filters that are made to kill microorganisms in your pond water with the help of UV rays, and the bio filters that help keep algae and other harmful bacteria from proliferating in your pond. All of these different kinds of filters serve certain cleaning and disinfecting purposes for your pond, and having them work for you will help you keep your outdoor pond clean and free from dirt and algae problems.

Aside from these pond filters, you will also need other cleaning devices that will be helpful in removing dirt from your ponds. You may need to have a pond skimmer to help you remove surface dirt and larger debris like leaves that you see on the top of your pond or to remove stale fish food that is floating on top of it. You may also need pond vacuums that can help keep the bottom of your outdoor pond clean of debris that may sink to the bottom and pollute the water as well. A pond pump is also needed to pump water in and out of the pond since it helps keep the water from stagnating and becoming dirty and murky.

When you are deciding on which type of filter to buy for your pond, you should consider mixing two types of pond filters to better clean your outdoor pond with. You should have a filter to clean your pond’s water of bacteria and algae to help keep the water clean and free from microorganisms that can make your fish sick or make your water dark and murky. You will also need to have a filter or cleaner that can take care of visible dirt and debris that pond filters like UV filters and bacterial filters that take care of the harmful organisms in your outdoor pond. This means that you should have at least one regular basket filter to take care of your visible pond debris for you, and one of the other filters that can take care of microorganisms and harmful bacteria that can make your pond water dirty and perilous for your fish to live in.

You will also need to learn how to maintain these pond filters over time since the dirt and the debris that they collect may and will accumulate after some time of usage. You will need to learn how to clean these things and to return these to where they are installed once they are cleaned. Knowing how to take care of your pond filters will help ensure you that you will be able to use them continuously over the years without having to get replacements for them, which can be pretty expensive. You should also learn how to troubleshoot these filters of yours and have spare parts ready in case you need to replace some of the attachments these filters have.

Let us say that you have chose to build a pond in your back garden and it seems simple enough, all you need to do is dig a hole and fill it with water. Well, not quite, there are a lot of things involved and it needs plotting before building a pond in your back garden, also you will have to reckon about maintenance. If the pond is too close to your home water infiltration can harm the foundation of your home. You need to be careful. What about pond filters and pond pumps which are required if you want to keep your pond clean? Many people who are looking for a pond pump will see that pond pumps are usually divided in two categories: external pond pumps and submersible pond pumps. You will need some vital lake supplies when you choose to build a lake in your back yard. At Garden GB Limited you can buy pond pumps, pond filters or pond lights for this purpose. External pond pumps are required for supplying water for large water features like a large fountain or waterfall. No matter if your pond will need an external pump or submersible pump, the main rule for selecting the appropriate size is the same, to have enough power to circulate the water from the system. Make sure your pond or lake is practical. You do not want to have it full of cool things, just to make it look incredible, make a pond or a lake, but be sure to use your pond supplies, pond filters, pond pumps and or pond supplies and pond pumps. If you have an empty garden to play with, let us say that you delight in plants and you choose to make a garden. This is where the fun starts. You will need to find out how you want your garden to look like. At Garden GB Limited you can choose to decorate your garden as you want, you can add garden lights and filters also ornamental urns, terracotta planters and many other water features so you can make it unique and relaxing. You can also choose to include pond lights and garden lights in your modern garden. So if you want to take out the rubbish at night or to play with your pet, you might like to light the walkways around your house and garage with garden lights. All of these are fantastic reasons to invest in garden lights. Now after you have thought of everything, what will you do with the rest of your garden, you cannot just leave it as it is if you have a cool pond right in the middle, you should plant a few trees, a few flowers and make it look like a sort of getaway, so that when you get home after work you can take a drink outside next to your pond and listen to the water as it passes through your pond pump, is this fantastic or what?Take your time and choose wisely because this relaxing place will become your part of heaven.

hi,
my pond just started to freeze over. i ordered and airation kit and deicer. do i turn off my pump and filters? thats what i thought i do but then i realized won’t the water just turn to sh$@ until spring?
thanx a lot!

There have been many frequent questions questioned regarding Koi filters as to why some Koi ponds still remain a pea soup colour even with a biological filter installed. It seems that everything is in place yet the desired result of clear, clean healthy water is not being obtained. There are a few factors to observe here that could lead to such an undesirable affect. But before we delve into that issue, I want to point out that even though the most talked about process of biological filtration is the converting of ammonia into nitrate, there is much more going on that should be made aware. Within Koi filters, and also within the pond water, there are a wide array of biological, metabolic and chemical activity taking place, each of which is producing it’s own range of pollutants. This is proceeding as organic waste, predominantly fish faeces, decomposes. The longer this waste is left to decompose, either in the pond water or in the filter, the more these harmful processes are occurring. Without regular cleaning, of both the pond water and the filter, production of numerous DOC (dissolved organic carbon) compounds are left to build steadily, increasing the level of pollutants in the water and in the filter thus increasing, and possible defeating the work of Koi filters in general. One point to take note of is the size of your pond in relation to the size of your filter. To be more exact, the size of surface area within the filter itself. It’s understood that most types of pond filters these days rely on bacterial growth within the filter media we provide in our pond filter chambers. The nitrifying bacteria attach themselves to the filter media producing a slime layer of biofilm. This biofilm contains microorganisms, which feed from the water that passes over them within the filtration system. Now here is where it really gets fascinating. In order for these bacteria to function and feed properly, there has be a sufficient amount of surface area for them to grow plentiful. The media also has to accommodate enough void size, or empty space, for the water to flow over them slower and longer, providing the microorganisms within the biofilm as much time as possible to take in the harmful pollutants contained in the water. We achieve this through Koi filters by using media with adequate SSA (specific surface area) matched with sufficient retention time. If the right combinations of overall filter size, SSA and retention time are not met, then the breakdown of DOC compounds into simpler inorganic compounds also might not be sufficient. If this is the case, then eventually these compounds are incorporated back into living organisms. This insufficient filtering process in turn pumps these intermediate products and organisms back into the pond water, thus supplying algae with endless amounts of nutrients to thrive on. There are numerous varieties of media available for Koi filters, each yielding different results in terms of SSA, for potential biofilm growth, and retention time, the total time water spends flowing over the biofilm. These include foam, gravel, sand, plastic and matting just to name a few. In regards to algae, a pond filter which incorporates UV filtering is preferable as this kills algae in the water passing through the filter. But, keep in mind that this process of filtration only works on green water algae. Blanket weed algae is a different kettle of fish altogether, excuse the pun, and requires other means of eradication as it grows along the sides of the pond and therefore does not pass through Koi filters. If you are experiencing these problems, then it would be a excellent thought to speak with your local pet store or pond specialist to discuss if your filter is sufficient, and if not what can be done about it. It could be a simple matter of either changing the filter media you are using, cleaning your pond and filter on a more regular basis or perhaps even installing a second or larger filter.