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What You Should Know About Bottom Drains in a Koi Pond


When external filters are to be incorporated, bottom drains are built into the floor of the pond. Positioned at the deepest point, they take the pond water to the settlement area of the filter system. Many modern bottom drains are made from a plastic that can be welded to the pipe.

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What You Should Know About a Koi Pond Floor


The shape of the pond floor is an equally important part of the design. Modern koi ponds take the dirty water from the lowest point of the pond through a bottom drain. These are available in many shapes and sizes, and range from modified flat roof outlets to purpose built high pressure units fitted with domes.

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The Role of Plants in a Koi Pond


For those who are new to this concept, a Koi Pond is basically an enclosed type of freshwater system that recirculates for keeping Koi Fish, a variety of Japanese fancy carp. Hence, it is unlike other forms of garden or fish ponds to provide for the specific needs of the Koi fish that ordinary types of garden or ponds are unable to deliver.

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How to Admire Your Koi in the Pond


Having made a provisional choice of pond position, consider where you will stand to view the koi. To get the best view, there should not be too many reflections on the water surface. Reflections can cause other problems, too, when carrying out maintenance or trying to net a fish for treatment, looking into bright light can be difficult.

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Installing Filter in a Koi Pond


Before finalizing the design of the koi pond, there are a few more practical considerations to take into account. As well as the pond itself, you will need space for the filter, water course and a quarantine installation, if you decide to have one.

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