Being able to view and enjoy you Koi fish in a crystal clear Koi pond is every Koi owner's dream. But getting that crystal clear water is easier said than done. How do you get rid of that murky water? If you can get it clear how do you keep it clear? Well there are a few pieces of specialized equipment that will help do the job. Some are very expensive, while others are within the reach of the more modest budget.

Consider the ozone unit. Aquarium owners have used ozone for some time but it is relatively new for Koi pond owners. The ozone is created by passing oxygen through a high voltage electrical discharge. This adds an extra atom to the oxygen molecule. This extra atom is detached and creates a powerful disinfectant effect in the process.

Now ozone itself is highly dangerous for Koi fish. It can never be allowed in the Koi pond. The water is fed through the ozone unit as part of the filtration process, treated and returned to the pond free of disease, bacteria and parasites with much improved clarity. The unfortunate part of this is that these units are very expensive. But they are something to keep in mind and may be added later as you can afford them.

Another option for improving water quality and clarity is the UV clarifier. These units help to keep the water clear of single-celled algae that flourishes in sunlight and high levels of nitrates and phosphates. The UV clarifier radiates ultraviolet light causing the algae to collapse and decay. This unit is not a UV sterilizer that is commonly used in aquariums.

The clarifier allows a higher volume of water to pass over the light where as a sterilizer lets a smaller volume of water pass closer to the light to receive a high dose of UV light. These are far less expensive than ozone units but aren't a substitute. They do different things but can both help to provide clearer, cleaner water.

You can add a variety of "water polishing" units to your filtration system to greatly improve the water quality. This has commonly been accomplished by passing the water through a sand filter as the last stage before the water is returned to the pond. Today there is even a more cost effective way to do this using a canister device containing a series of sieve plates to filter out extremely fine particles.

Consider these options as you look for ways to get that extra water clarity in you pond. It will make a real difference and greatly enhance the enjoyment you get from your fish.

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