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Koi Pond
Koi is a Japanese word. These ponds are specially constructed to maintain the balance of freshwater and ecosystem. Another important aspect of these ponds is that they can be used to circulate clean water.
These ponds have full fledged filter systems to assist in the cleaning process. It works through forces of pressure. Wooden pieces and falls can also be artificially constructed.
Nowadays biological filtration is also used in koi ponds. These ponds have become very prominent that many individuals construct one and give their name for the pond. Koi is a Japanese fish that is very large in size. These fishes are grown in this ponds and hence the name "koi ponds". Nitrification filters are also used for these ponds nowadays.
Ozone can also be used as a substitute for filter in Koi ponds. The reason is that it has the capacity to convert algae and bacteria into oxygen. It is very important to maintain the oxygen level in these ponds as there are lots of living habitats and they cannot survive without a constant supply of oxygen. There are separate filters available in the market that helps in filtering and maintaining KOI ponds. KOi is a drumstic shaped Japanese fish.
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