| POND TIP: Filtration | | | | Mechanical Filtration consists of trapping waste and |
| Koi pond filtration is not super difficult, however I | | | | debris that is in the water. Beads, pads, and |
| have seen many frustrated pond owners because | | | | brushes are the most common materials used to |
| the filtration aspect of the pond was not planned | | | | accomplish this. Water that passes through these |
| out very well. In many instances, the pond was | | | | media types is cleaned because the media traps |
| constructed by a pool builder or landscape | | | | the waste as the water passes through it, then |
| contractor that knew little, if anything, about | | | | returns cleaned water back to the pond through |
| proper filtration of a koi pond. | | | | the return cycle. |
| It is best to have the filtration aspect of a koi | | | | Biological filtration is exactly that. Specific Media |
| pond planned out before the construction | | | | that is made for the filter unit grows various |
| begins,but in most instances proper filtration can | | | | beneficial bacteria colonies on their surfaces, and |
| be installed even after the construction is over. | | | | these specific bacteria convert excreted koi |
| Poor filtration can cause water odor and even | | | | waste to less harmful compounds in the water. |
| poor health in your fish. | | | | This occurs as the water is passed over the filter |
| Depending on the type of pond, the number of | | | | media that contain the beneficial bacteria. |
| gallons of water it will hold, and how the pond is | | | | These are the basic filtration requirements needed |
| constructed, this will determine what type of | | | | for a koi pond. Contact your local pond service |
| filtration setup best fits your needs. A filtration | | | | company to see what specific filter model and |
| setup usually consists of a number of stages that | | | | size will be appropriate for your pond's needs. An |
| will mechanically remove debris and waste from | | | | experienced pond company can design a filtration |
| the pond, and also some stages of biologically | | | | setup prior to construction of a pond or retrofit |
| filtering of the water as well. | | | | an existing system as well. |