| Some people have biological koi pond filters, and | | | | going to have a much higher utility bill at the end |
| find that for their large 1,200 gallon or more | | | | of the month. Using a koi pond filter will not only |
| ponds, this just isn't enough to keep their pumps | | | | save you money, but the hassle of having to |
| from constantly clogging with debris. These kinds | | | | replace the pool filter anyway. Start smart, don't |
| of filters are a great way to reduce ammonia and | | | | use a pool filter. |
| nitrites from your water, but larger debris like | | | | There are many different brands of filters on the |
| twigs, and leaves, these tend to clog up more. | | | | market, and picking the right one can be difficult, |
| For this reason, you should always use a | | | | especially for the beginner. You may want to take |
| mechanical pre-filter in your pond as well. | | | | advantage of any Koi clubs in your area, because |
| There are two different kinds of these | | | | these clubs can be a valuable assett for a number |
| pre-filtering systems available. One draws water | | | | of reasons. One, you will be able to visit different |
| from the bottom of you koi pond. If you have a | | | | koi ponds, and if you haven't starting making your |
| small pond, with less maintainance needs, these | | | | own, or maybe don't have a lot of ideas, then |
| are a good choice. There are many different | | | | seeing other ones can provide some that you |
| prefilters for these smaller ponds, Powerflo, | | | | may not have thought of before. Another reason |
| Nautilus, Laguna, and Pond Master are just a few. | | | | is experience. Many club members have years of |
| For larger ponds, you really need a skimmer type | | | | experience raising kio, and other decorative fish, |
| of pond filter. These draw water from the | | | | and you can you their knowledge to your |
| surface, taking any debris that's floating on your | | | | advantage. You aren't going to be put down for |
| fish pond, before it has a chance to sink to the | | | | asking questions, and in fact, other owner's will be |
| bottom and create problems. | | | | glad to steer you in the right direction. |
| You shouldn't use these pre-filters in combination, | | | | You can buy your koi pond filter from several |
| but either are quite effective at adding that extra | | | | different online companies, and to say brand |
| filtration needed when a biological filter is just not | | | | "A" is better than brand |
| enough. There are sand filters, but these have a | | | | "B" would not be right. In truth, only |
| tendency to clog your garden pond pumps, but | | | | you can decide which product and brand is right |
| there is also a newer more effective kind, the | | | | for you, but by speaking with other people who |
| glass filter. These are filled with small glass beads, | | | | have more experience than you do, you can |
| which are small enough to filter quite effectively, | | | | come up with a more informed decision. You |
| but the beads don't pass through and clog up you | | | | really have to compare costs with features, |
| koi pond filter, or pump. | | | | availability of replacement filter medium, and |
| If you are considering using a regular pool filter for | | | | shipping, in order to find the one that not only fits |
| your kio pond, don't. These pumps use more | | | | your budget, but is has the most value for your |
| energy, and aren't supposed to run continuously | | | | money. |
| like a bio-filter is. If you use a pool pump, you are | | | | |