The East Riding Koi Co are
specialists in Koi Pond Filtration Units which are without doubt the
most important part about any successful Koi Pond Installation -
doing the job right in the first instance can save Frustration -
disappointment - Hard Work and of course money !
The subject of proper Koi pond filtration still continues to
puzzle even many experienced enthusiasts in the hobby.
However, to the more confused newcomer, the
wide range of systems available and their various forms of
operation, combined with well-intended advice from a
'friend-in-the-know' and the belief that filtering a Koi pond
properly is 'kids stuff', all tend to lead to more confusion
and, usually into making the wrong choice. Unfortunately this
wrong choice is only apparent after a given period of time -
when it is too late !
In truth, a Koi pond filtration
system is running constantly, 24 hours per day, 7 days a
week and 365 days per year. Over a one year period the
entire water from the pond will pass through the system
between 2,000 and 3,000 times.
In a 10,000 gallon pond, the filtration system will
handle between 20 and 30 million gallons of debris-laden
water per year!
It is now possible to build or purchase
proper filtration systems that will handle the flow rates
required, and that provide the correct flow patterns and will
ensure that all mechanical debris etc can be efficiently
discharged to waste with a minimum of daily maintenance.
The actual design of the systems described in some detail
on our web site are extremely simple in both principal as well
as in running and discharge operation. There is nothing
complicated about them in any way and very little extra
maintenance required.
These Especially made units are made by Koi People for Koi
People - they are designed in such a way as to cut down the
Labour intensive 'Cleaning Out Process' which has always been a
chore. Shaped bottoms on these units allow the debris and fish
waste to drop down below the filter media - thus avoiding
contamination.
The most efficient systems today incorporate a Prime
'Vortex' as the first line of attack is the
Vortex. The Vortex collects the waste matter -
where it is then separated from the clean water by
continually and slowly spinning the water so that the
waste settles into the conical shaped bottom.
The Vortex can remove nearly 85% of all the solids
thus ensuring good quality water entering the next stage
of the filtration on its way back to the pond.
Please take a good look at the Vortex Units can be
used with any type of filtration chosen or as part of a
whole system of Biological Vortex Units. They are
similar to the systems we use on both our 24,000 gallon
pond and our 8,600 indoor tank unit .. so we can most
certainly recommend these very highly.
We also stock many 'Multi Chamber' filter systems - again
manufactured in either PVC or Fibre Glass - which have always
been a firm favorite of the traditional Koi keeper.
We do of course stock what has to be the most revolutionary
filtration system ever to be produced for both the serious Koi
enthusiast or the pond keeper alike .. The 'NeXus'.
We urge you to take a close look at this system when you
are considering which filtration system would suit you
best.
If you are unsure which filtration system is the correct
one for your own pond - we will be only to happy to advise you
.... we are also prepared to travel to see you and to talk
about your installation - please remember a mistake at this
stage can not only be extremely expensive - but sometimes
impossible to correct.
Below you will see the links to the various sections
on this very large subject covering all the type of Filtration
Systems we recommend.
