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Watch Out For These Koi Water Quality Hazards!
What You NEED To Know About Koi Pond Filtration One surefire method for having a Koi pond that fails is to spend all your hard earned money on installing a beautiful pond and then trying to save money on your filter. The filter is the heart of your Koi pond and Koi pond filtration is the single mostimportant function performed in your pond! It is what keeps the water clear and healthy for your fish. One surefire method for having a Koi pond that fails is to spend all your hard earned money on installing a beautiful pond and then trying to save money on your filter. A Koi pond filter serves two purposes. First, it serves as a mechanical filter that removes the organic waste produced by your fish along with anything else in the pond that would cloud the water. Secondly, it serves as a biological filter by converting the ammonia produced by the fish into nitrites and eventually into nitrates which are less harmful to your Koi. Some filters are very high maintenance and require constant attention while others are quite easy to maintain. The first thing you need to know when it comes to Koi pond filtration is that you can never have too big a filter. When selecting a filter, choosing one that is slightly large for your pond can turn out to be a very wise investment! For any pond over 1000 gallons it is wise to use a pressurized biological sand or bead filter that can be back washed. There are pros and cons to each. During the backwash portion of the operation, sand, since it is heavier than water, falls to the bottom of the tank instead of flowing out through the valve with the waste. Plasticbeads,since they are lighter than water, float to the top. As they are smaller than the valve-strainer's holes, they get washed out through the valve into the waste stream. More and more beads are lost during each backwash operation. Bead filters also have limited efficiency. Smaller beads have more surface area for good bacteria colonization, but tend to get flushed out during the backwash procedure. This doesn't happen to the larger sized beads, but they have less surface area and thus are unable to filter as efficiently. By under-loading the sand filters, and backwashing them more frequently with higher pressures and flow rates, you can take advantage of the greater food processing surface areas, while eliminating the chance of plugging. Many manufacturers recommendations for loading sand tend to be too high. This causes the sand to plug the filter which is the main drawback of sand as a filtration medium. Up-flow and gravity flow filters need to be cleaned regularly and it is a filthy job. The filter media is packed with rotting organic matter and foul odored fish waste. As you clean and handle all the various parts of these filters you will find small, white feces-eating worms crawling on your hands and arms. Add to this the ambience of the offensive odor described above and you don't exactly have nirvana!The up-flow and gravity flow filters, though inexpensive to make, cost a fortune to purchase. So, in addition to paying a premium price to buy one, you are also spending so much time and labor that you might as well have paid at least twice the price! If you use a pressurized filter, all it takes is the turn of a handle for 2 to 3 minutes and the filter is clean. Almost like magic!This saves lots of time, inconvenience, labor, mess, and wear and tear on your Koi. It uses slightly more electricity to operate a pressurized pump, but the savings in labor more than make up for it in most pond owner's eyes! You can also use the waste water for your plants. It is packed with nitrogen and works even better than many of the fertilizers created especially for this purpose !
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I am a freshwater fish enthusiast and Koi expert. I enjoy the relaxation that sitting and watching fish brings me. I also enjoy family time, reading, nature and helping people.
what other filter media can i use apart from alfagrog and brushes?
for a koi pond filteration
There are loads of different types of filter media for koi pond filters, although some have specific uses and depend on the design of your filter. The two you mention are hard to beat in a multi bay biological filter, but can be added to, or replaced with many shapes and sizes of plastic media. eg. Flocor and Bioballs. These are light and easy to clean, and due to their large void space don't clog up.
Japanese matting is also popular and can be custom made into a cartridge to fit you filter. Different grades of filter foam are very useful for biological filtration as well as trapping small particles.
There are a variety of ceramic and sintered glass media that have very high surface areas so you don't need as much, but they tend to be very expensive and gradually block over time until they need replacing. eg. Biohome, Bio-media and Bacteria House. Lithaqua or crushed oyster shells work well as a biological media and also buffer any pH swings.
One of the latest developments comes from Kaldnes and uses their K1 and Bio-chip media in a moving bed. You may need to modify your filter a bit to stop the media from escaping as it's slightly buoyant, but it's one of the most efficient biological filter medias available.
Despite what others have said carbon/charcoal is not a good media for ponds as it creates dust and needs regular recharging or replacement. It's mainly used in aquariums for chemical filtration in small quantities, which are more easily removed in a fine mesh bag. A better alternative for a koi pond is zeolite that comes in large chunks and can be placed in the filter in a netting sack. This is not a permanent media but used primarily to remove ammonia at times when the filter is not at full strength.
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How To Choose And Plan For Koi Pond Plants
To create a lush water garden design that enhances your beautiful fish you will want to choose a variety of Koi pond plants so that you have a balanced look and ecosystem.
There are several types of plants you can include. The first type are SUBMERGED PLANTS like Anacharis and Cabomba. These are planted underwater in the gravel or soil and they will help to oxygenate your pond. They do this by pulling carbon dioxide from the water and releasing oxygen as part of the photosynthesis process. Another type are the FLOATING PLANTS. Many of these plants provide your garden with lovely flowers. The root systems that drift below the surface actually act like a filtration device, which is why some sanitation plants use Water Hyacinth as part of their purification process.
Plants such as the Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce also may serve as camouflage for your pond filter or other pond equipment. MARGINAL PLANTS like Cattails and Irises do best in the shallow water or wet soil around the edge of your Koi pond. They grow up above the water. Marginal Koi pond plants make an ideal way to transition from pond to the surrounding area in a gradual way.
The final type of pond plants are FLOWERING WATER LILIES. They are the essence of any water garden or Koi pond. They are similar to marginal plants in that their roots grow underwater, while the leaves and flowers emerge above the surface. Lilies will spread across your pond surface. They aid in providing shade and shelter as well as aesthetic appeal.
The following are some of the items that are necessary for planting and tending to your Koi pond plants: ~Planting Baskets These baskets will contain and anchor your plants on submerged shelves. You can also use floating island planters to create one-of-a-kind floating arrangements. ~Aquatic Planting Media boosts the ability of root systems to gain a firm foothold and get well established for the growing season. ~Aquatic Fertilizers are used to promote blooms, lush foliage, and strong roots in aquatic plants. ~Pruning Tools give you the extra reach to trim and sculpt plants for a well-manicured Koi water garden.
The above suggestions include the basics that will give you a good start on planting and maintaining beautiful and healthy Koi pond plants.
About the Author
The author, Alan Deacon, Is a Koi expert and enthusiast. If you would like more information about choosing and planting Koi pond plants or Koi Care visit ==> KoiCareBasics.com
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