What Is The Ideal Flow Rate For A Tempest?
The optimum flow rate for a Evolution Aqua Tempest Pond Filter is 5,000 litres per hour or 1,100 gallons per hour However the maximum flow rate is 7,500 Litres per hour or 1,650 gallons per hour.
What Size Air Pump Do I Need For My Nexus Filter?
You will need to take the necessary steps to ensure that you have the correct size air pump to allow for adequate movement of the K+ Filter Media. We recommend that the pump size should correspond with the quantity of … Read More
What Size Air Pump Do I Need For My Eazypod?
You will need at least a 70 litres per hour air pump and we would recommend a Evolution Aqua Airtech 70 Complete. You will only need the air pump to clean the Eazypod The Evolution Aqua Airtech 70 Complete comes … Read More
What is A Bead Filter?
Bead filters are a type of filtration system commonly used in koi ponds. They operate by passing water over a layer of small plastic beads that have a large surface area. These beads are usually coated with natural filter media, … Read More
What Size Air Pump Do I Need For My Aerated Bottom Drain?
Most 4″ Bottom Drains at around 4/5 feet deep require a 40 lpm ( Litres per minute) Air pump. We would recommend a Hi Blow XP 40
How Much Gap Do I Need On My Bottom Drain Lid?
One of our most asked questions is How Much Gap Do I Need On My Bottom Drain Lid? The Gap between the Bottom Drain lid and the bottom of the pond needs to be 20mm this will allow the water … Read More
What Size Pond Pump Do I Need For My Koi Pond?
A pond pump has a vital role in your pond filtration system it ensures that proper water circulation and prevents any stagnation. Pond pumps are rated by the volume of water they can circulate per hour (litres per hour, or … Read More
What Is A Pond Skimmer?
Pond skimmers are a worthwhile addition to any pond filtration system. Where a typical pond pump only removes debris that sink down to the pond floor a floating pond skimmer will remove any surface debris that won’t sink, this aids … Read More
A Guide To Pipe Work
At Cotswold Koi we understand the importance of pipe work, mistakes made in pipework are one of the most common we come across and can be very costly and hard to change at a later date. The use of anything … Read More
Why Do I Need A UV Steriliser Or Clarifier In My Pond?
What is UV Light in a Koi Pond? UV light, or ultraviolet light, is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is not visible to the human eye. In a pond, UV light is used in the form of UV sterilisers … Read More