Choosing pump

[Jackp]

I have a 2000 gallon koi pond I installed 2 bottom drains and 1 skimmer for each of them I used 2 in tubing my pump is 2400 gallons it looks like it's not enough what should I do add another submersible pump for helix skimmer tank or change the pump for helix 5800 GPH
Please help thank you Jack

 

[Mmathis]

Hello and welcome! I’m not really sure I understand what you are asking. It sounds like you have more than adequate coverage with your pump and skimmers, but I don’t have BD’s or a skimmer as reference. Maybe someone can give you some advice.

 

[Tula]

Welcome Wow 2 bottom drains and skimmers, you've got a great set up for koi. I think it's recommended to turn your water over every hour or more. Sounds like either option will increase your water turn over, another pump or a larger one.

 

[CometKeith]

I have a 2000 gallon koi pond I installed 2 bottom drains and 1 skimmer for each of them I used 2 in tubing my pump is 2400 gallons it looks like it's not enough what should I do add another submersible pump for helix skimmer tank or change the pump for helix 5800 GPH
Please help thank you Jack

Hi and welcome. I think having redundancy is a good thing and it’s better to have several pumps instead of one big one. This way if one ever goes out you will still have water flow until you correct the problem.

 

[j.w]

@Jackp
I always make sure to have and extra pump or two.