| So you're looking for a Koi pond pump, but you're | | | | pumps are often favored because they are, for |
| not quite sure where to turn? Well maybe these | | | | the most part hidden, submerged under the |
| guidelines can help steer you in the right direction. | | | | water of the pond and out of sight, contributing |
| One of the main things that you want to get right | | | | to the aesthetic beauty of the garden pond. In |
| is the power and function of the pump. First of all, | | | | the past they were not as sufficient in larger |
| it has to be able to move the volume of water in | | | | ponds as apposed to an external Koi pond pump. |
| the pond. We're talking about a pump that will | | | | But these days there are several submersible |
| circulate half of the volume of water in the pond | | | | pumps that will handle the movement of water in |
| within one hour. It has to be able to do it | | | | larger ponds effectively. Be sure to check its gph |
| efficiently without struggling. So you're looking to | | | | capacity. |
| get a pump with an adequate gph (Gallons Per | | | | Within the two categories of submersible and |
| Hour) capacity. | | | | external, there are several sub-categories including |
| Now if you own a large pond, then you will want | | | | solar and magnetic pond pumps to choose from. |
| to consider looking into a Koi pond pump that | | | | In most cases, solar pumps are not sufficient for |
| doubles as a filter. The reason and necessity for | | | | managing the water in larger ponds. On top of |
| this added filtration is simply because most | | | | this, there is the obvious - solar pumps will require |
| dedicated biological filters lack the power and | | | | sunlight. If there is not enough of it reaching the |
| capacity to successfully filtrate many of the solid | | | | pumps solar panels, due to trees, buildings or lack |
| particles and waste in a large pond by themselves. | | | | of sunlight in general, then the pump does not |
| The added filtration of the combination pump and | | | | operate effectively. However, in smaller ponds |
| filter puts your mind at ease that your Koi are | | | | with adequate sunlight, a solar powered Koi pond |
| less likely to be swimming in muck and adverse | | | | pump could be a great way to go eco-friendly |
| health conditions. Remember, Koi require clean, | | | | and save on energy costs keeping you and your |
| fresh, aerated water for good health and | | | | Koi a little happier. A magnetic pond pump is also |
| longevity of life. Along with proper feeding, pond | | | | nice because it is generally much quieter then a |
| maintenance and overall care on the part of the | | | | standard pond pump. Again, taking us back to |
| owner, there is a heavy amount of responsibility | | | | that idea of maintaining that peaceful, tranquil |
| that lies with the Koi pond pump and filter as they | | | | garden atmosphere with little to no unwanted |
| are in essence, the lifeline of your Koi. | | | | noise from the pond pump. A magnetic pump is |
| Waterfalls and fountains are great additions to | | | | also safer for the fish as it contains no oil that |
| any pond, and in a Koi pond they are even better | | | | could leak through seals and into your pond water. |
| for a few reasons. First, fountains and waterfalls | | | | Even so, the seals on a magnetic pump are |
| fold oxygen back into the water. This folding | | | | generally tighter then standard pump seals. A |
| process helps to aerate the pond water by | | | | magnetic Koi pond pump is also energy efficient. |
| supplying this needed oxygen to your Koi fish. | | | | It would be a good idea to have your pond details |
| Secondly, the sound of running water through a | | | | to hand when talking to a specialist regarding your |
| fountain or over a waterfall induces such a | | | | pond pump requirements. You will need |
| calming and tranquil atmosphere, and all of this | | | | information such as the dimensions of your pond |
| adds to the serenity of your garden. So with all | | | | along with the water capacity, how many fish are |
| that said, a sufficient Koi pond pump is needed, | | | | in the pond and how large they are. You might be |
| one that will move the large amount of water in | | | | asked how large you intend to grow them and if |
| the pond well enough to supply water to the | | | | you have intentions of adding more fish in the |
| fountain and waterfall. | | | | future. You should also let them know if you have |
| There are two main types of pond pumps to | | | | any plants, fountains or waterfalls in the pond or if |
| choose from, and depending on your particular | | | | you intend to add any of these features later. |
| circumstances and preferences will determine | | | | Getting as many details together before hand can |
| which one you should go with. The two types are | | | | save you much time and money in the long run. |
| submersible and external pumps. Submersible | | | | |