Every Koi pond should contain

Bottom drain

The bottom drain is placed in the deepest  portion of the pond. It takes in all heavy and solid waste that is found at the bottom part of the pond.

Pump

This is used to fill your pond water.

Air pump

An air pump and an air stone will supply fresh oxygen to the Koi.

Surface skimmer

The surface skimmer removes all types floating debris such as uneaten food and leaves.

Bead filter

The bead filter performs two types of filtration. The filter media provides a place for growing nitrifying bacteria and captures all types small pieces of waste. Bead filters have a backwash function for easy cleaning.

UV ligh

The UV light sterilizes the algae that makes the water of the pond green.

Optional equipment

Protein skimmer

A protein skimmer removes the waste that dissolves in water. By establishing the water super clean, it allows the Koi fish to grow more because they will not feel that the pond is crowded.

Sieve of Cetus or Vortex chamber

A Cetus sieve or vortex chamber takes the waste that flows from the bottom drain and separates it from the water in the pond. These will cut down a lot of maintenance on the ponds that are near the trees.

Create a safe environment

The easiest way to build a pond for Koi stable in all seasons is to make it deep. A pond which is five feet deep will not experience the same temperature fluctuations as those two feet deep.

Most ponds that have predator problems are built with shallow sloping sides that allow the creatures to wade into the pond. A Koi pond built with steep walls will deter most predators from getting into the pond.

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