Koi produce a lot of waste, and the filtration plumbing is what keeps their water livable. A pond for koi needs more filtration and flow than a decorative pond.
The bio load
Koi eat, grow, and produce waste, so the water needs biological filtration to break down the ammonia. The filter size follows the fish, not just the pond.
The skimmer
A skimmer at the waterline pulls surface debris into a basket before it sinks, and it is the first stage of the system.
The pump loop
The pump feeds the bio filter and returns the cleaned water through a waterfall or returns, and the flow is matched to the filter's rating.
The bottom drain
A bottom drain pulls settled waste off the pond floor, and it is installed when the pond is built, not added later.
The cleaning
Filter media is rinsed on a schedule, and the skimmer basket is emptied often. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Pittsburgh, warm summers make the filter work harder.
The call
Keep the koi healthy with the right system. Call 888-217-3585 and Pittsburgh Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Pittsburgh pro.
Plumbing in Pittsburgh: what to know
In Pittsburgh, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Allegheny County — from Baldwin, Dormont and Brentwood to ZIP codes like 15219, 15213, 15282 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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