| You have decided to build a Koi pond, fantastic! | | | | every hour. |
| Koi are beautiful fish that emanate mystique and | | | | External and submersible Koi pond pumps offer |
| creativity. Of course, you will need to examine Koi | | | | distinct advantages and disadvantages. Both are |
| pond pumps and choosing one that will fit your | | | | energy-efficient and will help maintain a healthy |
| pond. But does it actually matter? Why won't any | | | | pond. Submersible pumps are inexpensive and |
| one of the pumps do? No, and you should know | | | | easy to find. These Koi pond pumps operate with |
| why. | | | | submersible filtration and are fairly easy to install. |
| There are two main Koi pond pumps to consider, | | | | There is the crucial question about electrocution. |
| the external and submersible. Each is easy to | | | | Don't laugh, but it has happened where innocent |
| upkeep and extends the life of your pond, | | | | Koi were accidentally electrocuted due to a faulty |
| vegetation, and Koi. The pump type depends on | | | | and incorrectly installed submersible pump. This is |
| your pond's needs. Do you have a waterfall or | | | | easy to avoid, and submersible Koi pond pumps |
| fountain? How large is your pond and how many | | | | have specific resin covered waterproofing to |
| Koi do you have? These are answers you must | | | | prevent any electric problems. But it is this resin |
| have answered before purchasing any of the | | | | that makes any necessary repairs virtually |
| affordable pumps. | | | | impossible, and if a problem emerges, you will |
| Submersible pumps are suited best for smaller | | | | need a new pump. |
| ponds. These pumps work best in ponds of 4,000 | | | | If your Koi pond is the talk of the neighbourhood, |
| gallons or less. Since Koi require ponds of at least | | | | you probably need External Koi pond pumps. |
| 1,000 gallons, there are many good-sized ponds | | | | Ponds over 4,000 gallons, or close to this amount, |
| under 4,000 gallons, but in the field of Koi ponds, | | | | require a powerful pump. Installation is more |
| it is not uncommon for a backyard to hold a pond | | | | complicated than the submersible, but its location |
| of up to 10,000 gallons. If you imagine such a | | | | makes Koi electrocution almost impossible. Also, if |
| pond in your yard, you will require an external | | | | there happens to be a malfunction, such as a |
| pump. External pumps are more powerful and | | | | motor fluid leak, your Koi will not be affected. |
| energy efficient. | | | | External Pumps are also easy to clean, and since |
| If you are unsure as to your pond size, perhaps | | | | the location is not physically in the pond, they are |
| you purchased a home with one established | | | | easy to service. |
| (lucky!), and want to verify the gallons before | | | | Choosing which Koi pond pumps are best for your |
| buying much-needed pumps. One way to establish | | | | pond is relatively easy. Calculate the gallons of |
| your pond size is to use a "Pond Calculator." This | | | | water in the pond, and determine which pump can |
| will determine the overall volume in your pond. | | | | move the water in question. However, the |
| Then all that is needed is to find a pump that | | | | energy-saving and easily accessible properties |
| circulates your ponds entire volume at least once | | | | make the external Koi pond pumps desirable. |