Koi Pond Filters
Koi ponds needs proper koi pond filters to make sure that koi fish are kept healthy. Making sure that the water is clean is vital in making sure that koi fish remains happy and free from diseases in their pond. So here are five of the best koi filters available in the market.
All-In-One Filter by Lifegard Aquatics
This pond filter comes with a pump and is suitable for ponds up to 1500 gallons. It includes four fountain heads and uses 58 watts. This all-in-one pond filter has a big filter media that contains a big mechanical filter pad as well as an area for culturing bacteria for biological filtration. The integrated UV sterilizer has a separate cord so you can use it as and when. This koi pond filter and pump also comes with a 9-watt UV light for UV filtration.
Savio Compact Skimmerfilter
The Compact Skimmer Filter by Savio is a good koi filter as its macro filtration removes most of the large debris before it sinks at the bottom. It mechanical and biological filtration capabilities maintains healthy clear and healthy water. For up to 700 gallons pond, this can be used as a stand alone filter. For large pond, this acts as a skimmer and pre-filter. This means that there is no need for plumbing and extra equipment. When buying this compact filter, you need to buy the weir door and matching faceplate separately. The skimmer will not work without the weir door and faceplate.
Evolution Backwashing Pressure Filter by Advantage
For an easy to clean koi pond filter, the evolution backwashing pressure by Advantage is a good choice. Its backwashing pressure filter works with high flow pond pumps but with low amp. The rotating valve makes the filter cleaning an easy process. There is no need to mess about with dirty mats. This filter include a patented biological media to offers a big surface area for good bacteria to colonize and grow for biological filtration. This media does not need to be replaced ever. This comes assembled and ready to use, it comes with 2 inch 7 position valve with quick connects. Evolution backwashing pressure filter is designed for ponds up to 4000 gallons.
Imperial Garden Products OSI BF-100 Pond Bio Filter
This pond filter with its gravity fed bio-filter with UV lights, offers a great biological filtration as a koi pond filter. The UV radiation form the UV lights kill microscopic algae. This is designed for up to 2000 gallons pond size. This kit comes with 2 course filter mats and 8 foam filters. The pump moves water 2380 gallon per hour. This pump filter measures at 31.1in L x 19.3in W x 18.5inH. The hose adapter size inlet measures 1 inch to 1.5 inches and the outlet hose size measures at 2.7 inches. This koi pond filter offers excellent Biological Filter and is made from industrial strength plastic
Alpine Bio-Pure 1000 Filter
This filter is designed to be partially buried and has a unique external indicator that shows if the filter is working properly or not. Indicator shows green the filter is performing well and red when the filter needs cleaning. This is suitable for up to 1056 gallons pond and has a multi-stage biological and mechanical filtration. Its universal connectors can fit in a ¾ to 1-½ inches tubing. This koi pond filter comes with a 2 year limited warranty.