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As you raise your pet Koi, there's always a need for you to have the important filtration system for your Koi pond. The Koi is known for its sensitivity to the water quality compared to some of the other fishes, so you need to consider when it comes to having a filter in your outdoor pond.

The filter is an equipment that helps in controlling the biological balance within the pond. It removes the waste produced by the Koi. In the wilderness, the fish's waste is removed by the water volume of the area, and through the water's current as well. So, when the fish is being placed in a controlled environment, they really need to have such a natural function as well. There are two kinds of filters: the biological and the mechanical. The biological filter depends on the bacteria to break down those toxic wastes such as ammonia (or pH) into nitrates which are less harmful substances (high levels of pH can be very harmful for your Koi). Nitrates are also harmful to the Koi if they come in great amounts.

A good filter for your pond will still be able to work properly without the use of a pump to force the water through to it. Your Koi pond is a large area, and this makes the strength of the filter not enough to circulate the water all by itself. The pump is the one that pushes the water and also the one that circulates the water through the pond. Also, add-ons like waterfall and those small fountain can be put in your pond, which stirs up water and allows oxygen from the air to be folded into the water (a process known as “aeration”). Keep in mind that it's very important to have a constant supply of oxygen for the fish.

It’s also necessary to test the water’s chemical make up on a weekly basis, and this can be done in two ways. First option is to bring a sample of the water coming from the pond to a local pet store and get it tested for you, while the second option is to buy a home testing kit with which you can test the water all by yourself. Make it a point that you keep the chemical mixture of your pond's water to a normal and healthy level for your Koi.

Maintenance is always needed for your own Koi garden. It only takes a little bit of time and effort to maintain your pond, and having vital systems in it like the filter is one of the things that pond owners really need to have. Having a very healthy Koi pond and a magnificent Koi garden (plus the elegant and beautiful fish in your pond) really makes it a rewarding hobby every Koi lover out there!

A good and working filter are one of the things that are required for your Koi pond. A filtration system (or filter) promotes the biological balance in your pond. A good filter works well without the use of a pump in order to force water through it.

So what are the types of filters that you can use which are necessary for your pond? There are two kinds of filters. These are the mechanical and the biological filters. The biological filtration system depends on the bacteria in the breakdown of the toxic wastes (known as ammonia or pH), converting them into nitrates. Nitrates are less harmful substances (they’re only harmful when left untreated at high levels and large amounts).

The mechanical filtration system is the one that cleans the particles (solid wastes from your pets) from the pond’s water, which are being trapped in the filter and cleaned up during the regular maintenance.

Your Koi pond is quite a big area that the strength of the filter alone is not enough to circulate the water (and remember that your pets need to have an ongoing supply of oxygen in the water). In order to increase the strength, add up features to your pond, such as waterfalls and fountains. These features can promote aeration, a process that agitates the water and in turn giving more oxygen to your pond.

It is necessary for you to keep the chemical mixture of the water at a healthy, normal range for your pets, so it’s important for you to test the chemical content of your pond every week, and this is done by bringing a water sample to your local pet store and have them test it, or if you prefer not to have any hassles in going to the pet store, you can choose to buy a home testing kit to test the water all by yourself.

Your duty as a Koi pond owner is to take the responsibility, time and effort to keep it healthy. Being a rewarding hobby, giving your pond the things it needs (like the filter) wlll able to give you a long-lasting outdoor pond!