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A biological pond filter that is of a high quality is able to clean ponds to promote healthier waters from the molecular level. It resembles that of the cleaning system in the natural setting of a river. Bacteria in a river group together on pebbles at the bottom most part of the stream. Toxins are then broken down while the water continues flowing above. This is the natural setting which biological pond filters try to emulate by producing a system where bacteria colonize at different filter layers that are housed outside the pond itself. The water flows through the layers of filter past a pump.

Thought to have originated in China, koi fish have mainly been bred in Japan for their aesthetic appeal since the mid 1800’s. With each variety of the fish coming different colors, with most popular being the Kohaku and the Taisho breed. In ideal conditions koi fish have been known to grow up to three feet long, with females usually larger than males. For a breeder, prices for highly sought after koi can range in the thousands if not more. Such prices can lure even the average koi owner to start breeding but in order to start this process, can you even tell the difference between a male and a female? We have shared some advice below as to how you can determine the age and gender of your koi fish.

Many people who own fish ponds typically keep koi fish because these aquatic animals add beauty. If you are planning to purchase koi fish, do know which type of koi is most suitable for you? Read on to find out more about the most common variations.