New Koi Pond

[WatsonTLC]

Hi all,
I am a newbie... "I know" Anyways, i have done some research on the building process and it sounds like a great project. I spend most of my time outside in the vegatable garden and yard. I have several questions! I want to build a quality pond with good components.
I would like to use a high volume pump or two to ensure adequate circulation. What brand of pump is to be the best for me.? I will be building a "skippy filter" and a skimmer. I am in the construction business so these shouldnt be a problem. But, from what I have read is, the PUMP is the heart of the pond. I really do not want any heart attacks...
Any Tips and tricks, suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

[addy1]

I use the evolution series easy on the electric bill. Mine is external. Some one in here posted a nice pump comparison, maybe I can find it for you.

http://www.webbsonline.com/pond-pumps.html?gclid=CPaIxaaI3agCFZQbKgod4XTxBw#laguna

This might be it.

 

[koidaddy]

I picked up a external Sequence750 4200 model and am happy so far, Its 1/8 hp should save $$$$. I was using some internal Mag Drives, 1800, 2400. The 1800 is still in use on a smaller filter. I would spend two years worth of pond allowence on your pump. You will be glad you did in the end. I have now purchesed 4 pumps, 1 which was a $70 piece of junk off ebay, 2 mag drives@$350, and now my Sequence which was a little over $300. I should have spent the money up front. You are right the pump is the heart and the filters are the lungs. Go bigger on both!

 

[j.w]

WatsonTLC

We'd love to see pics on the building of your pond from start to finish :regular_waving_emot

 

[taherrmann4]

Welcome to the forum... I have an external sequence 7200 pump, have had it for 6 years running 9 months a year 24/7, absolutely no problems.

 

[DrDave]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[fishin4cars]

welcome aboard! :regular_waving_emot

 

[HARO]

Welcome to the forum, Watson. Just want to put in my 2 cents worth. If you're going with a submersible, check out the Laguna line. I've had a 926 gph one running on an indoor goldfish tank for about 7 years with no problems, and it only uses 65 watts. Something to consider! John