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What Is A Pond Pump And How To Choose The Right One For Your Koi?
One of the crucial elements to maintaining a Koi fish pond lies in finding the right fish pond pump. However, to begin this search would be to ask the question, "What are fish pond pumps in the first place"?
Effective fish pond pumps are devices that regularly circulate pond water. For Koi ponds it is recommended that this be done at least once per hour for proper water quality. Water that is pumped is aerated, filtered and sometimes even treated to ensure the health and growth of fish, particularly that of Koi.
Needless to say, there are many types of fish pond pumps out there to confuse the search. Some pumps are submersible, others external.
Submersible pond pumps are most commonly suited for smaller ponds and water gardens. They are generally easy to install and use, and are placed under pond water. Their highest flow rate is up to 3600 GPH (gallons per hour).
Of these submersible fish pond pumps are the Direct Drive, the Magnetic Drive and the Statuary Pump:
Direct Drive Pump:
The Direct Drive kinds are best used to pump ponds with large waterfalls and streams. Direct Drives employ a powerful electric motor that turns an impeller which pushes the pond water in one direction.
Magnetic Drive Pumps:
Magnetic Drivepumps on the other hand are more efficient submersibles than Direct Drives but are not as powerful. They are called such because they use a magnetized impeller surrounded by an electric apparatus rather than an electric motor. This fish pond pump thereby uses less electricity and is best suited to create moderately flowing waterfalls or streams in ponds.
Statuary Pump:
The least powerful of the submersible fish pond pumps is the Statuary Pump, which is used to power fountains, spitters, and other stand-alone pond ornaments. Hence, it is an optional choice in one's Koi fish pond and not a necessary one.
In terms of longevity, however, External fish pond pumps trump any of its submersible counterparts. In general, all submersible pumps need regular maintenance and cleaning due to debris in the water that may eventually clog the motor. External pumps are easier to maintain and thus last longer than submersibles.
Finally, external pumps are designed to move larger volumes of water and have flow rates ranging from 2200 GPH up to 9600 GPH. This make it an ideal choice for serious Koi keepers who find that the larger the pond, the larger the number of Koi that can be nurtured. Larger Koi populations are in turn, said to produce the healthiest and best Koi variety.
Now you can ask, "What is the best fish pond pump?"
Determining the correct pond pump for your personal needs must take into consideration pond size and water volume. Keep in mind that for Koi ponds water must circulate once an hour.
So if you have about 4000 gallons in your pond, you would naturally need a 4000 GPH pump or better.
It is also crucial to calculate your pond's head pressure. This includes friction, vertical distance you want to lift water and resistance from fixtures in your pond that slows the flow rate of your water.
Finally, you will know it is worth your while when you figure in the utility cost of running and caring for the pump you choose. If you can't afford the proper pump, it is perhaps best to abandon your quest for caring for ornamental fish.
About the Author
If you want to learn more about Fish Pond Pumps, you can visit my website at http://www.learnkoifish.com for helpful tips on setting up, maintaining and caring for both your Koi Pond and the Koi fish that inhabit it.
how to put a outdoor pump in your pond?
im building a pond outside and i need some insight on how to put the pump in and install it
External pond pump or submersible pond pump?
The Instruction Manual should tells you in detail how to do it.
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Pond Pumps and tips on buying the right one
Features such as waterfalls, streams and fountains add a whole new dimension to a garden pond. All of these features require a pond pump to function correctly. The role of which is for the recirculation of water. Movement of water is important for increasing the oxygen content of the pond to keep it healthy.
There are many different types of pond pumps available on the market and choice depends on what the pump is intended for. For example, if your pond design includes a fountain then a fountain pump would be required, which are designed to deliver clean water to fountain attachments. Before going out to purchase a pond pump it is advisable to make a note of the volume of your pond, additional features such as fountains or waterfalls and, therefore the height between the surface of the pond and top of the waterfall to where water is be pumped.
Fish and other inhabitants to a pond constantly produce waste. This waste will cause problems to a pond if allowed to accumulate. A pond lightly stocked with fish and with plenty of plants, may remain in a natural balance. But, for the vast majority of ponds, additional help is required to keep the pond healthy. A pond filter allows for waste removal to keep the pond healthy. Common pond problems are usually linked to poor water quality so it is important that a good quality filter is selected. The type of filter will depend on pond volume and type of pump.
Pond pumps are rated according to how much water they can move over an hour. They will carry a rating listed as GPH (flow rate), which stands for Gallons Per Hour. This rating refers to the amount of water that the pump can move in one hour over a height of 0.3 meters. Therefore, if your garden pond pump will be carrying the water more than a 0.3 meters in elevation, this must be taken into consideration when buying a pump.
How to Calculate Pond Pump Size
The amount of work required by a pond pump depends both on the height and the distance the water must be carried. For every 3 meters of horizontal distance the water must be moved, you need to factor in a height of 0.3 meters. Total height is determined by measuring from the top of the pond pump to the top of the waterfall or fountain. For example, a waterfall 0.3 meters above the ground and pump located at the bottom of a 0.9 meter deep pond, the water must be raised 1.2 meters to fill the waterfall. Where the size of the waterfall or stream is concerned, every inch of width is the equivalent of 150 gallons over the course of an hour. A waterfall with a 4-inch spillway will require a pond pump that produces 600 gallons per hour (3000 liters/hour).
A pond pump should circulate the water at least once per hour. To determine the volume of your pond, multiply the length x width x depth. For every square meter of volume there are 21.5 gallons of water. So, a pond that has a volume of 15 cubic meters will contain roughly 375 gallons of water. From this, you can determine the flow rate needed for proper circulation of the water.
Do remember that a combination of water and electricity are lethal so it is advisable to call in a qualified electrician to install cables for a pond pump and filter to operate.
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