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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bottom Drains One of the first steps of building a koi pond or any pond and arguably the most important is fitting a bottom drain. At Cotswold Koi we would recommend and aerated drain and probably the Aquadrift 4″ Bottom … Read More
Gold Label Pond Paint Clear/Black This unique paint is designed to effectively seal and re-paint the concrete lining of your pond. It works using only 2 coats (on smooth surfaces) without needing primer, and as it is water based can … Read More