Evolution Aqua EazyPod Complete Pond Filter – Compact Koi Pond Filter with Mechanical & Biological Filtration

The Evolution Aqua EazyPod Complete is a compact, all-in-one koi pond filter delivering mechanical filtration, biological filtration, and UV-C algae control in a single rotationally moulded housing. Built around 18 litres of static K1 Micro media and an integrated 18W UV-C clarifier, the EazyPod Complete ships with the EA Air Pump 70 kit for hands-free air-driven cleaning cycles — so you never need to handle dirty filter media. Rated for koi ponds up to 10,000 litres (2,640 US gallons). Manufactured in Wigan, UK by Evolution Aqua. 18L K1 Micro Static Bed Filtration 18W UV-C Integrated at Inlet EA Air Pump 70 Kit Included Pump-Fed Installation Only 71cm x 58cm x 65.5cm | Made in UK Pond Pump NOT Included (5,000 LPH min required)  Koi Ponds up to 2,640 US Gal (10,000L)SKU: EAZYPODUV | Evolution Aqua What's Included Filter System EazyPod Complete filter body -- rotationally moulded; Grey or Granite Green; stainless steel perforated screen separating outer and inner chambers 18 litres of K1 Micro filter media -- 9mm plastic media; 950 m²/m³ protected surface area; 1,400 m²/m³ total surface area; static bed during normal operation Integrated 18W UV-C clarifier -- mounted at inlet; exposes incoming water to UV radiation before entering filter chambers; PL-L bulb type; replace annually Air Pump 70 Kit (Cleaning) EA Air Pump 70 -- 70 litres per minute; powers cleaning cycle by agitating K1 Micro to release trapped debris 10m roll silicone airline 4-port chrome manifold 2x airstones Rubber elbow + airline fittings Plumbing Accessories 2x 1.5" hosetail + O-ring (inlet + waste valve) 4" to 3" Eazy connector (outlet) 1.5" waste slide valve Cleaning pipe Installation instructions Not Included -- Required Pond circulation pump (required -- minimum 5,000 LPH / 1,320 GPH) Recommend: Evolution Aqua Varipump 10000 (sold separately) Inlet pipework from pond to filter Return pipework from filter to pond Bottom drain or skimmer (optional but recommended) PURE Pond Bomb (recommended for seeding new K1 Micro) Pond Circulation Pump Required — Not Included: The EazyPod Complete includes the EA Air Pump 70 for cleaning cycles and an integrated 18W UV-C, but does not include a pond circulation pump. You will need a separately purchased pump to feed water to the filter. Evolution Aqua recommends a minimum 5,000 LPH / 1,320 GPH pump for a 10,000-litre koi pond — such as the Evolution Aqua Varipump 10000 (sold separately). This is a pump-fed filter; the water pump feeds pond water to the filter inlet and filtered water returns by gravity. Technical Specifications Specification Detail SKU EAZYPODUV | Evolution Aqua EazyPod Complete Koi Pond Capacity 10,000 litres / 2,640 US gallons Ornamental Fish Capacity 20,000 litres / 5,280 US gallons Max Daily Feed Rate 100–125g per day Filter Media 18 litres K1 Micro (9mm, static bed, 950 m²/m³ protected SA) Water Volume in Filter 80 litres / 21 US gallons UV Clarifier 18W PL-L UV-C (integrated at inlet; replace annually) Recommended Flow Rate 5,000 LPH / 1,320 US GPH Maximum Flow Rate 10,000 LPH / 2,200 US GPH Air Pump EA Air Pump 70 kit included (70 L/min, for cleaning cycles) Installation Type Pump-fed only (gravity-fed not supported without modification) Pond Pump NOT INCLUDED -- minimum 5,000 LPH required (sold separately) Dimensions 71cm L x 58cm W x 65.5cm H (approx 28" x 22.8" x 25.8") Connections Inlet: 1.5" hosetail | Outlet: 4" to 3" Eazy connector | Waste: 1.5" slide valve Body Construction Rotationally moulded -- Grey or Granite Green Internal Screen Stainless steel perforated screen (outer to inner chamber) Origin Made in Wigan, UK Warranty Manufacturer warranty -- register at evolutionaqua.com/warranty-form How the EazyPod Complete Works Water from the pond is pumped by your separately purchased circulation pump through the filter inlet. As it enters, water cascades over the 18W UV-C bulb mounted in the inlet section -- any single-celled algae is exposed to UV radiation, causing the algae cells to clump together (flocculate). The water then flows into the outer chamber, circulating around the stainless steel perforated screen. Many larger solids settle to the base of the outer chamber due to gravity -- this is the first stage of mechanical filtration. Water then passes through the screen perforations into the inner chamber, where it flows through the static bed of K1 Micro media. Fine solids are trapped in the densely packed K1 Micro, which simultaneously supports an established colony of nitrifying bacteria on its protected surface area -- processing ammonia and nitrite into harmless nitrate. Clean water rises and overflows into the return pipe, flowing back to the pond by gravity. Important: The K1 Micro must remain completely static during normal filtration. If the media moves during normal water flow (not during cleaning), all trapped debris will be returned to the pond. Only during the air-driven cleaning cycle -- initiated manually using the Air Pump 70 -- should the K1 Micro be agitated. EazyPod Model Comparison Feature EazyPod EazyPod Air EazyPod Complete (this) EazyPod Automatic K1 Micro (litres) 18L 18L 18L 18L UV-C No No 18W (included) 18W (optional) Air Pump 70 Kit Not included Included Included Included (auto timer) Cleaning Manual (air pump required separately) Manual Manual (pump included) Automated timer Installation Pump or gravity-fed Pump or gravity-fed Pump-fed only Pump-fed only Koi Capacity 2,640 US gal 2,640 US gal 2,640 US gal 2,640 US gal Pond Pump Included No No No (sold separately) No Recommended System Setup For a 10,000-litre (2,640 US gal) koi pond using the EazyPod Complete as the primary filter: Pond circulation pump (required, sold separately): Evolution Aqua Varipump 10000 -- variable flow, 5,000–10,000 LPH. Set at 5,000 LPH for optimal K1 Micro solids capture. The Varipump's adjustable flow lets you reduce turnover in winter when koi metabolism slows. Biological cycling (recommended): Add Evolution Aqua PURE Pond Bomb to seed the new K1 Micro with beneficial bacteria -- dramatically reduces the time to establish a full nitrogen cycle from several weeks to a few days. Pre-filter (optional): An Evolution Aqua Cetus Sieve or bottom drain vortex chamber as a pre-filter reduces the solids load on the EazyPod, extending cleaning intervals and improving water quality for high-stocking koi ponds. Maintenance Guide Routine Cleaning (every 2-4 weeks) Connect Air Pump 70 to filter air line Run air pump for 5 minutes to agitate K1 Micro Open 1.5" waste slide valve to flush settled debris Close waste valve; resume normal operation Never agitate K1 Micro during normal water flow Annual Maintenance Replace 18W PL-L UV-C bulb every spring before koi season starts -- bulb loses UV effectiveness after ~6,000-8,000 hours even if it still lights up Inspect stainless steel screen for mineral buildup -- clean with dilute vinegar if clogged Check all hose connections for weeping or mineral scale Re-register warranty at evolutionaqua.com if applicable Frequently Asked Questions What makes the EazyPod Complete different from the standard EazyPod? The EazyPod Complete adds two key inclusions over the standard EazyPod: Integrated 18W UV-C clarifier built into the inlet section -- controls green water algae without a separate UV unit EA Air Pump 70 kit (70 L/min air pump + airline, manifold, and accessories) -- included for cleaning cycles The standard EazyPod has neither the UV nor the air pump included. The EazyPod Air adds the Air Pump 70 but no UV. The EazyPod Automatic adds an automated cleaning timer. All models use 18 litres of K1 Micro and are rated for koi ponds up to 10,000 litres (2,640 US gallons). Important note for all models: The pond circulation pump that feeds water to the filter is not included with any EazyPod model. You need a separately purchased pump (minimum 5,000 LPH recommended). What pond size can the EazyPod Complete filter? The EazyPod Complete is rated for: Koi ponds: 10,000 litres / 2,640 US gallons at a recommended maximum daily feed rate of 100–125g Ornamental/goldfish ponds: 20,000 litres / 5,280 US gallons (lighter biological load) For heavily stocked koi ponds, or ponds fed more than 125g/day, consider a second EazyPod in series, or a larger Nexus filter. The EazyPod performs best when the pond is turned over once every two hours -- a 5,000 LPH pump on a 10,000L pond achieves exactly this. Why is K1 Micro better than traditional foam or sponge media? K1 Micro (9mm, designed and manufactured by Evolution Aqua in the UK) outperforms foam and sponge media in several ways: Surface area: K1 Micro has 950 m²/m³ of protected surface area -- shielded inside the plastic body structure where it cannot be cleaned away. Traditional sponge has much lower effective surface area and loses bacteria during cleaning. Self-sustaining colony: Bacteria in K1 Micro's protected channels survive the cleaning cycle, reforming their colony quickly. Foam sponges must be cleaned carefully to avoid destroying the bacterial colony. No replacement cost: K1 Micro lasts indefinitely -- you never buy replacement sponges. Evolution Aqua estimates sponge filter media can cost over $300 in replacements over a filter's lifetime. Dual function: Static K1 Micro traps fine mechanical particles while simultaneously providing biological colonization -- a single media performing two filter stages. Can the EazyPod Complete be installed gravity-fed? No -- the EazyPod Complete is pump-fed installation only. The integrated UV-C clarifier is designed for pump-fed water flow through the inlet UV section. In a pump-fed setup: your pond circulation pump feeds water from the pond to the EazyPod inlet. Filtered water returns to the pond by gravity -- down a waterfall, stream, or through a large-diameter return pipe. The return outlet must be positioned above the pond water level to allow gravity return. If you need gravity-fed installation (bottom drain into filter, filter pump returning water to pond), consider the standard EazyPod model (without UV), which can be modified for gravity-fed use. How does the UV clarifier control green water? The 18W UV-C bulb is mounted in the EazyPod Complete's inlet section. As pond water enters, it flows over the UV lamp -- single-celled green water algae cells are exposed to UV-C radiation, which damages their DNA and causes them to clump together (flocculate). The clumped algae then passes into the filter chambers where the K1 Micro traps the larger clumps mechanically. UV maintenance: The 18W PL-L bulb must be replaced annually every spring. After approximately 6,000–8,000 hours of operation, the bulb loses its UV output even though it may still illuminate visibly. Running an ineffective UV bulb will allow green water to return. Replacement 18W PL-L bulbs are available from Evolution Aqua. How do I clean the EazyPod Complete? The cleaning cycle is entirely air-driven using the included EA Air Pump 70 -- you never need to open the filter or touch the K1 Micro media. Ensure the pond circulation pump is running normally (K1 Micro must be static during this step while you prepare) Switch OFF the pond circulation pump to stop water flow through the filter Connect or activate the Air Pump 70 -- air agitates the K1 Micro for 5 minutes, releasing trapped debris into the outer chamber Open the 1.5" waste slide valve to drain settled waste to your waste outlet Close waste valve; switch pond circulation pump back ON Full cycle takes under 10 minutes with no physical media contact Critical: Never allow the K1 Micro to move during normal operation (pump running, filter in use). Movement during normal running releases all captured debris back into the pond. Agitation is for cleaning cycles only. Evolution Aqua EazyPod Complete (EAZYPODUV): 18L K1 Micro static bed + 18W PL-L UV-C + EA Air Pump 70 kit for koi ponds up to 2,640 US gal (10,000L). Pump-fed only. Pond circulation pump NOT included -- minimum 5,000 LPH required (Varipump 10000 recommended, sold separately). 71x58x65.5cm. Made in Wigan, UK. Questions about EazyPod sizing, pump selection, or installation planning? Call or text (765) 508-4352 -- Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.