So why aerate a Koi pond?
A Koi pond is more than a hole in the ground with a liner and some water. In
order to have a healthy, dynamic pond environment you also need a biological
filter, a source of aeration, a circulation pump and adequate space, or volume.
It is important to note that all of these elements must work in harmony with one
another.
The filtration system purifies the water of wastes, bacteria and other toxins.
An aerator supplies air to the water so the fish will have oxygen and the water
does not stagnate. The pump moves the water through the filter and aerator. This
cycle is the lifeblood of a pond.
Water ponds, fish and oxygen ... the big secret to Koi fish keeping.
We survive on this earth because we can breathe oxygen. Koi need oxygen
and the beneficial bacteria that keep the water healthy need oxygen.
Where is the best place in any pond system to add air or oxygen?
Directly into the biofilter system as close a possible to where the bacteria
are sitting. This is why vortex filters and Japanese matting work so
fantastically well together in any serious water ponds system .... but only by
pumping plentiful volumes of air around the Japanese matting matrix.
How much air should you add to you Koi Pond?
Add as much air to your pond as you can using air pumps and air stones to
distribute the air (highly recommended for ponds that are heavily stocked). You
can add the air directly to the pond, the filter, the waterfall and anywhere
else you can think of.
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