Well designed koi pond filters are the key to maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem, clear water and great water quality. A filter is probably the most important piece of equipment in a pond, especially in a koi pond. Koi and goldfish are heavy feeders, and they produce a lot of waste. A proper filter will trap solid waste, break down dissolved waste, and be easy to clean. The key to keeping your koi healthy, is maintaining excellent water with with a well designed, properly sized pond filter.
Small or poorly designed filters will not filter a pond properly. As a result, they will clog too often and require very frequent cleaning. This can lead to poor water circulation, premature pump failure, poor water quality which usually result in sick fish.
On the other hand, properly sized, well designed koi pond filters will provide excellent water quality and clarity and healthier fish. Plus, these filters are typically much easier to clean. It is always best to oversize the filter for your pond. This provides extra filtration in times of need, such as when your fish spawn, or if you have a few too many fish in your pond.
We carry a wide range of koi pond filters suitable for any size pond. Take a look below to see our bead filters, pressurized filters, pond skimmers, waterfall filters and spillways.
Maintaining proper pH level in your pond is important. Ideally your pond water should measure between 7.0 and 8.0. As long as it falls within these values, there is no need to adjust it up or down.
Maintaining proper pH level in your pond is important. Ideally your pond water should measure between 7.0 and 8.0. As long as it falls within these values, there is no need to adjust it up or down.
Costia is common microscopic parasite that is active in cool water. They are smaller than most parasites and are shaped like a comma when viewed under a microscope.
Performing regular, parial water changes is a great way to maintain optimal water quality. Changing 10%-15% of the pond water every week or 2, helps to flush out nitrates, tannins and other waste products while replenishing essential minerals.
Koi make wonderful pets for larger ponds. Because they can often grow up to 24” / 60 cm long (or even larger), they are not well suited to small ponds. Ideally, your pond should be a minimum of 48” / 122 cm deep to adequately house koi.
Pond Flocculants help to clear cloudy water by clumping small particles together so they can be trapped by your filter.
Frog and toad tadpoles are wonderful additions to ponds. Not only is it fun to watch them develop from tadpole to frog or toad, but they also consume copious amounts of algae