At present, the commonly used koi pond filter on the market has single rotary drum filter, combined drum filter, combined pond filter system and bakki shower filter. Regular maintenance and preservation of the koi pond filter is of great significance for maintaining the filtration effect, extending the life of the filter, maintaining the clean water quality, saving the cost, and improving the simplicity and efficiency of operation.
Regular maintenance and preservation of the koi pond filter is very important, here are some clear points indicated and induction to explain its necessity:
1.Keep the filtration effect:
The filter media needs to be cleaned regularly to avoid the breeding of impurities and algae in the media, so as to ensure that the filtration effect is not affected.
Activated carbon and other filter materials will gradually lose the adsorption capacity with time, and regular replacement can ensure the adsorption efficiency.
2.Extended filter life:
Cleaning and preservation filters can prevent their premature damage due to blockage or other breakdown and prolong their service life.
Regular inspection and handling of problems in the filter, such as pump head blockage and pipe fault, can ensure the continuous and efficient operation of the filter.
3.Maintain clean water quality:
Filters are the key to keep the koi pond water quality clean and stable. Regular maintenance and preservation can ensure the normal operation of the filter to maintain the clean and stable water quality.
Excellent water quality can provide a healthy living environment for koi and reduce the occurrence of diseases.
4.Cost savings
Regular cleaning and inspection, can find and deal with the small problems in the filter in time, to avoid its development into a big problem, thus saving maintenance and replacement costs.
Normal operation of the filters can reduce koi diseases and deaths caused by water quality problems, further saving treatment and maintenance costs.
5.Simplicity of operation and efficiency:
Regular maintenance and preservation can ensure that the filter is easy to operate and maintain, reducing the operation difficulty and time cost.
The efficient operation of the filter can ensure the rapid purification of the water quality in the koi pond and improve the filtration efficiency.
Referring to the information in the article, we can further summarize it as follows:
Cleaning frequency: it is recommended to clean cotton every 7-10 days, and activated carbon is recommended to change once a month.
Inspection period: It is recommended to check the filter to function properly at regular intervals, including whether the pump head and filter pipe are blocked or other faults.
Replacement period: biological filter materials such as bacterial house, ceramic rings, etc., can usually maintain the filtration effect for a long time, it is recommended to replace once every year or so.
However, the filter material in the koi pond filter plays a key role. If the filter material is not replaced or cleaned for a long time, what will be the fatal effects on our fish and water quality?
1.Deterioration of water quality:
Filter material will gradually age over time, and its filtration capacity will decrease. If not replaced in time, it will lead to the accumulation of harmful substances (such as ammonia, nitrite, etc.) in the koi pond, and the deterioration of water quality. After the filter material is aging, the harmful substances produced in the koi tank cannot be treated in time, which will lead to poor water quality.
2.Ecosystem imbalance:
Filter material is the habitat of beneficial microorganisms such as nitrify bacteria. Not being replaced for a long time will affect their living environment and quantity, and then affect the stability of the ecosystem.
Filter cotton not replaced for a long time will lead to blockage, affect the water flow and filtration effect, and destroy the ecological balance.
3.Health effects on koi:
Poor water quality can directly affect the survival and health of koi. For example, excessive nitrate levels can lead to fish poisoning, including blackness, poisoning, fin congestion and other symptoms.
The ability of nitrification system decreases, harmful substances in the water can not be effectively decomposed, will stimulate the gills of koi, leading to the phenomenon of koi rubbing tank.
4.Lower filtration effect:
Filter materials used for a long time, especially biological filter materials, will accumulate a large number of organic matter and bacterial debris, gradually blocking the pores of the filter materials, resulting in reduced filtration effect.
This will make the suspended matter and impurities in the koi pond can not be effectively removed, affecting the clarity and transparency of the water.
5.Increase maintenance costs:
Although replacing filter materials is costly, not changing them for a long time will lead to water quality deterioration, koi illness and other problems, which will increase the cost of treatment and maintenance.
In conclusion, not replacing filter materials for a long time will cause many damage to the koi pond, including water quality deterioration, ecosystem imbalance, health impact on koi, reduced filtration effect and increased maintenance costs. Therefore, it is recommended to check and replace the filter material regularly according to the requirements of the manufacturer or according to the actual situation to maintain the health and stability of the koi pond.
