Choosing the Right Koi Filter

Monday, March 21, 2011

!: Choosing the Right Koi Filter

Hey, there. It may interest you to know that it is extremely important when raising Koi that they get the correct Koi filter system in their pond. This is because Koi can be more sensitive to the water than most other fish you might come across. So it is important that they get good clean water and that you get a good filter for your Koi.

The main advantage of a good pond filter is that it will get rid of and filter out all the bad chemicals, waste or anything that may harm your Koi or other life from the pond. It may interest you to know that in the wild Koi have much more space so the waste is filtered out naturally but in the pond the waste will just build up and overload if you dont have a good filter.

It may interest you to know that there are two types of filters. The first type is the sort that sucks up all of the bad particles and stores them up into a Storage department so the owner can then come and clean it out.

The 2nd filter method which is good is to put pond cleaner in the pond, this is not harmful in any way to your fish and will help clean out all of the bacteria, algae and particles that will fester up the pond if you don't get rid of them.

When it comes to choosing the size of the filter you need I am sure you know that large ponds will need a larger filter than a smaller pond. Most people won't need a large filter and a normal sized one will do.

It's exciting to know that a great way of filtering your pond as an extra help is to add a waterfall or a fountain. This will keep a flow of oxygen going through the pond which you Koi will love and it will help to filter the pond slightly. Fountains will look nice in your pond as well as keep the pond thriving with life.

In conclusion to this article on your Koi filter just remember to get the right sized filter, think about using pond cleaner and think about getting a water fountain or something and before you know it you will have a great filtered pond where your Koi are just as happy as you are to have them.