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| Koi Pond Pumps and Plumbing |
Pumps can be submersible or external type pumps. Both work effectively well however as the pond owner you should be knowledgeable about the costs of operation and the amount of power required by the pumps. My advice is- don’t swat at flies when elephants are marching by-in other words it is impossible to have Koi as a hobby and worry about the costs operating the pond pumps; don’t get caught up in the de minimis.
Operation costs are on manufactures specification sheet
Pond pumps are low pressure/high volume pumps they pull considerably less amperage than pumps designed for swimming pools and sump pumps however in Las Vegas Nevada I would strongly urge you to invest in swimming pool pump.
Pond operation: Pumps in Koi ponds should operate continuously with a back-up pump when your primary pump requires maintenance. Clear water is not necessarily quality water; therefore pond water should be tested for ammonia and nitrites on a regular basis and corrective measures taken immediately when they are detected.
Constant aeration is vital in summer months, since warm water hold little oxygen as compared to cold water. Koi can die rapidly when water flow and aeration ceases-for just an hour in Las Vegas so that is why I recommend backup systems including a gas auxiliary generator.
It is advisable to consider alternate aeration methods when your systems fail
In an emergency, hydrogen peroxide (available at any drug store and many other local stores) can be added to the pond water to supply oxygen have these supplies on hand and replace as used.
In an emergency, hydrogen peroxide (available at any drug store and many other local stores) can be added to the pond water to supply oxygen have these supplies on hand and replace as used.
· A dosage of 1/2 cup per 100 gallons;
· 3% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) will provide oxygen;
· for approximately 4 hours;
· Example 2,000-gallon pond;
· 10 cups of hydrogen peroxide every 4 hours will be needed until your emergency has ended:
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