Koi pond filtration 

Koi are popular fish but they are messy fish and require huge filtration systems to live long and happy lives. Special Koi pond filters are available, but what are they and how  do they differ from swimming pool filters? 

What does a Koi filter do?

Koi pond filters are large filters specially designed for Koi ponds (they can also be used in fish farms). Koi ponds require a big filtration system that can keep up with the huge amount of waste that Koi fish produce. Koi filters provide a substantial amount of mechanical filtration and biological filtration.

How does a Koi pond filter work?

Koi filters work by filtering fish waste, debris, and other decomposing matter from pond water using a process that involves both mechanical and biological filtration. First, waste is trapped by large amounts of mechanical and biological filter media. This special media has a large filtration surface that catches debris but which encourages the growth of colonies of beneficial bacteria that convert toxic compounds, like ammonia and nitrite, into less harmful substances, like nitrate.

Why would a Koi filter benefit my pond?

Koi filters are an important element of pond technology that processes large amounts of waste, making them perfect for filtering a pond stocked with Koi, that produce large amounts of waste. Left with weak or no filtration, deadly ammonia spikes may occur, risking the health and life of your Koi.

Features

• Koi filters are designed to process large amounts of waste
• Helps to create a healthy environment that's conducive to rapid growth
• Aids Koi to grow large and beautiful
• When partnered with a UV light, a Koi filter can remove dangerous pathogens, viruses and bacteria
• UV lighting prevents algal blooms and green water
• Need an occasional backwash to keep them clean and clear of debris
• Prevents having to spend time mucking out your filter

See our Emaux Koi pond filters and related pumps and UV