Pond pumps
A quality pond pump is a must-have in a koi pond. Think of your ponds pump as the heart of your pond that powers everything from your filtration system, skimmer, to water features (like a waterfall or spitter) and aerators. It’s easy to see why utilizing a high-quality pond pump that is properly sized to your pond is extremely important.
And by properly sized, we mean one that will be able to turn your koi ponds water over at least once every hour. In other words, if you have a 500-gallon pond, you’ll want a pump rated at 500-gallons per hour (GPH) at the very minimum.
There are hundreds of different pond pumps on the market so to make it easy for you check out our reviews of the best pond pumps available today.
Preformed && EDPM Liners
Your koi pond liner is like the foundation of your house, it needs to be durable and long-lasting to prevent any leaks. This is important not only for your pond's ecosystem but for the fish that live in it, as well.
Even if you can find a pond leak and stop it before it completely drains the water, a partial drain in a pond fully stocked with koi fish can leave them vulnerable and in an oxygen-depleted environment.
The best way to combat this is by choosing a high-quality and durable pond liner, whether that be an EPDM rubber liner, pre-form liner, etc.
Filtration System
Pond Filtration SystemPond filters are essential to keeping your pond water healthy and clean. And they are even more important when you have koi fish in your pond.
Koi are large fish that eat a lot of food. Not only does the leftover food add unwanted nutrients to your pond's water (which can lead to algae growth), but since they eat a lot, they well, poop quite a bit too. A pond filter will keep your water clean, help control the amount of waste that just adds to the sludge build-up on the bottom of your pond, and remove nutrients that fuel algae growth.
Tractor Work
You didn't really think I was a human being that's 110lbs, 5'0 female who does it all by herself, did you?
Well, guess what!
With the help of this big guy right here, and a shovel, is how I make all the magic happen!
From transporting rocks, liners, dirt, you name it!
