How To Select A Koi Pond Filter by John Marston
Having a Koi Pond is a great attraction and a beautiful addition for any yard. There is just something very relaxing about watching Koi swim peacefully in a small pond. But to enjoy your Koi Pond you need to use the proper filter to keep the pond clean and healthy.
Selecting the proper size and type of filter is vital to making the pond a healthy environment for your Koi. Like most fish, Koi can live in various types of ponds; in fact, they can live in a pond that is so dark with algae and silt that you cannot even see them swimming by. But by the same token, a crystal clear pond can contain toxicity levels that are harmful to your Koi.
Make sure that the filter you select for your Koi pond is correct for the job. Some people use swimming pool filters for their Koi pond and find out later that this is the wrong type of filter. Typically a Koi pond filter needs to run continuously, 24 hours a day, whereas a swimming pool filter is only required to run intermittently to keep a swimming pool clean. Homeowners who opt for a swimming pool filter are dismayed at the additional cost of operating the incorrect type of filter.
When it comes to purchasing the correct type of filter, it helps to find a knowledgeable supplier. Many nursery centers and big box stores do not fully understand the requirements of a Koi pond filter and inadvertently will recommend the wrong type of filter for your pond. It is best to utilize a supply center that specializes in fish pond filters. In fact, a successful pond supply center will have a Koi pond that demonstrates the effectiveness of the filters they are selling.
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