| Water quality is vital to the overall health of your | | | | the pond filtration process. The biological filter uses |
| Koi fish. Therefore selecting the appropriate filter | | | | bacteria to break down the harmful chemicals |
| for your pond is extremely important and should | | | | found in fish waste. Koi fish waste is high in |
| be carefully considered. | | | | ammonia, and too much ammonia will burn your |
| Pond filtration is the first step in the fight to keep | | | | Koi fish. The biological filter will break down the |
| your pond's water chemistry balanced properly. | | | | ammonia into nitrates, which are far less harmful |
| The filter's main job is to remove waste that is | | | | to Koi fish. |
| produced by the Koi fish. Keep in mind that in a | | | | The final component that is needed for a Koi |
| natural pond, waste product is removed naturally | | | | pond filter is a strong pump. The pump is needed |
| through a combination of plants, water current, | | | | to force water up into the filter and then back |
| and the volume of water. Since a man-made | | | | into the pond. Please keep in mind that other |
| pond cannot re-produce this natural filtration | | | | devices such as a water fountain or waterfall are |
| process, a man-made pond filter is needed. | | | | great for water aeration but are not strong |
| There are two main purposes that most | | | | enough to pump water into the pond filter. |
| commercially available filters have, to filter water | | | | Even though your Koi pond filter will help maintain |
| mechanically and biologically. | | | | healthy water chemistry, you should still regularly |
| Mechanical filters will pull solid waste from the | | | | test the chemical levels of your pond water. |
| pond and catch it in the filter. The filter | | | | Catching a water chemistry imbalance early will |
| component will need to be checked and cleaned | | | | help ensure your Koi fish will live a long and happy |
| regularly in order for it to run smoothly. | | | | life. |
| Biological filtration is the other key component in | | | | |