{"product_id":"nishikigoi-wakimizu-bakki-shower","title":"Nishikigoi Wakimizu Bakki Shower","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNishikigoi Wakimizu Bakki Shower\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the classic Japanese trickle-tower to your koi pond. Wakimizu means \"koi spring water\" in Japanese, and that is exactly what a Bakki shower delivers: pond water is pumped to the top tray and cascades down through stacked trays of filter media in open air, super-oxygenating the water, gassing off carbon dioxide and other dissolved wastes, and giving beneficial bacteria an oxygen-rich home. The result is the pure, clear, spring-like water Japanese breeders are famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003ePolypropylene\u003c\/strong\u003e for a heavy-duty build that lasts for years, or \u003cstrong\u003e316 Stainless Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e for a premium commercial-grade shower. Inlet unions mount on the back side for easy hookup and a very clean installation, and support grids in the bottom tray keep media off the outlet for better flow and dispersion. Five widths run from the 15-inch unit, sized for small ponds and quarantine setups, to the 80-inch unit for large ponds and high fish loads. Each is available with your choice of a waterfall or pipe outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #FFF9E1; border-left: 4px solid #FFE219; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreight Shipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wakimizu Bakki showers ship by freight. Fulfillment timing varies with current build volume, and the trucking company will call to schedule a delivery appointment, so someone needs to be present to receive it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0B63A7; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eWhy a Bakki Shower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum gas exchange.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water falling through open-air trays picks up oxygen and sheds carbon dioxide far better than any submerged filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiological powerhouse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Media trays stay oxygen-saturated, so nitrifying bacteria work at full speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear inlet unions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 2-inch connections on the 15, 22, and 40-inch models; three 3-inch on the 60-inch; four 3-inch on the 80-inch, all plumbed from the back for a clean look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport grids in the bottom tray\u003c\/strong\u003e keep media away from the outlet for better flow and dispersion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour choice of build and outlet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polypropylene or Stainless Steel, with a waterfall or pipe outlet, selected at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0B63A7; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #0B63A7; color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eMax Flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003ePond Size Up To\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNGBS15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e15\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e2,600 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e2,500 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e2 × 2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #F3F5F6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNGBS22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e22\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e3,950 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e4,000 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e2 × 2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNGBS40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e40\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e8,000 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e8,000 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e2 × 2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #F3F5F6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNGBS60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e60\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e13,000 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e15,000 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e3 × 3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNGBS80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e80\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e18,500 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e20,000 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e4 × 3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFilter media is sold separately, so you can load the trays with your preferred Bakki media. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/products\/nishikigoi-wakimizu-bakki-shower-media\" title=\"Nishikigoi Wakimizu Bakki Shower Media\"\u003eWakimizu and Spiral House shower media\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0B63A7; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Bakki shower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA trickle-tower filter from Japanese koi keeping. Water is pumped to the top and rains down through stacked trays of media in open air. That maximizes oxygen transfer and off-gassing while giving beneficial bacteria an ideal oxygen-rich environment, which is why Bakki showers are a favorite of serious koi keepers and breeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolypropylene or Stainless Steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth use the same tray design and rear inlet unions. Polypropylene is the heavy-duty, best-value build; 316 Stainless Steel is the premium commercial-grade option. Pick your material from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterfall outlet or pipe outlet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour choice, selected at checkout. The waterfall outlet returns water to the pond as an open cascade; the pipe outlet plumbs the return into your existing line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch the pond-size rating in the table to your pond, and confirm your pump flow does not exceed the model's max flow. The 15-inch unit is also a favorite for quarantine tanks and grow-out systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs media included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, media is sold separately so you can load the trays with your preferred Bakki media. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/products\/nishikigoi-wakimizu-bakki-shower-media\" title=\"Nishikigoi Wakimizu Bakki Shower Media\"\u003eWakimizu and Spiral House shower media\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace my main filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn heavily stocked ponds a Bakki shower usually runs alongside mechanical filtration, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/products\/nishikigoirdf-rotary-drum-filter\" title=\"NishikigoiRDF Rotary Drum Filter\"\u003eNishikigoiRDF drum filter\u003c\/a\u003e or pressure filter. The shower's strength is oxygen-rich biological filtration and degassing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy freight. The carrier calls to schedule an appointment, and someone needs to be present to receive it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0B63A7; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop the full range: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/collections\/pond-filtration\"\u003ePond Filtration Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/collections\/pressurized-filters\"\u003ePressurized Bead Filters\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/collections\/pond-aeration\"\u003ePond Aeration\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning a Bakki shower into a new build or retrofit? Write Support@playitkoi.com for a hand-sized recommendation and a freight quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"GCTek","offers":[{"title":"NGBS15 - 15\" Wide - 2,500 gal Pond (2,600 GPH) \/ Polypropylene \/ Waterfall","offer_id":45926495354950,"sku":"NGBS15P - Waterfall","price":920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS15 - 15\" Wide - 2,500 gal Pond (2,600 GPH) \/ Polypropylene \/ Pipe","offer_id":45926495387718,"sku":"NGBS15P - Pipe","price":920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS15 - 15\" Wide - 2,500 gal Pond (2,600 GPH) \/ Stainless Steel \/ Waterfall","offer_id":45926495420486,"sku":"NGBS15S - Waterfall","price":1260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS15 - 15\" Wide - 2,500 gal Pond (2,600 GPH) \/ Stainless Steel \/ Pipe","offer_id":45926495453254,"sku":"NGBS15S - Pipe","price":1260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS22 - 22\" Wide - 4,000 gal Pond (3,950 GPH) \/ Polypropylene \/ Waterfall","offer_id":45926495486022,"sku":"NGBS22P - Waterfall","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS22 - 22\" Wide - 4,000 gal Pond (3,950 GPH) \/ Polypropylene \/ Pipe","offer_id":45926495518790,"sku":"NGBS22P - Pipe","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS22 - 22\" Wide - 4,000 gal Pond (3,950 GPH) \/ Stainless Steel \/ Waterfall","offer_id":45926495551558,"sku":"NGBS22S - Waterfall","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS22 - 22\" Wide - 4,000 gal Pond (3,950 GPH) \/ Stainless Steel \/ Pipe","offer_id":45926495584326,"sku":"NGBS22S - Pipe","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS40 - 40\" Wide - 8,000 gal Pond (8,000 GPH) \/ Polypropylene \/ Waterfall","offer_id":45926495617094,"sku":"NGBS40P - Waterfall","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS40 - 40\" Wide - 8,000 gal Pond (8,000 GPH) \/ Polypropylene \/ Pipe","offer_id":45926495649862,"sku":"NGBS40P - Pipe","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS40 - 40\" Wide - 8,000 gal Pond (8,000 GPH) \/ Stainless Steel \/ Waterfall","offer_id":45926495682630,"sku":"NGBS40S - Waterfall","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS40 - 40\" Wide - 8,000 gal Pond (8,000 GPH) \/ Stainless Steel \/ Pipe","offer_id":45926495715398,"sku":"NGBS40S - Pipe","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS60 - 60\" Wide - 15,000 gal Pond (13,000 GPH) \/ Polypropylene \/ Waterfall","offer_id":45926495748166,"sku":"NGBS60P - Waterfall","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS60 - 60\" Wide - 15,000 gal Pond (13,000 GPH) \/ Polypropylene \/ Pipe","offer_id":45926495780934,"sku":"NGBS60P - Pipe","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS60 - 60\" Wide - 15,000 gal Pond (13,000 GPH) \/ Stainless Steel \/ Waterfall","offer_id":45926495813702,"sku":"NGBS60S - Waterfall","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS60 - 60\" Wide - 15,000 gal Pond (13,000 GPH) \/ Stainless Steel \/ Pipe","offer_id":45926495846470,"sku":"NGBS60S - Pipe","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS80 - 80\" Wide - 20,000 gal Pond (18,500 GPH) \/ Polypropylene \/ Waterfall","offer_id":45926495879238,"sku":"NGBS80P - Waterfall","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS80 - 80\" Wide - 20,000 gal Pond (18,500 GPH) \/ Polypropylene \/ Pipe","offer_id":45926495912006,"sku":"NGBS80P - Pipe","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS80 - 80\" Wide - 20,000 gal Pond (18,500 GPH) \/ Stainless Steel \/ Waterfall","offer_id":45926495944774,"sku":"NGBS80S - Waterfall","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NGBS80 - 80\" Wide - 20,000 gal Pond (18,500 GPH) \/ Stainless Steel \/ Pipe","offer_id":45926495977542,"sku":"NGBS80S - Pipe","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/wakimizu-ngbs15p2_1783599476.jpg?v=1784846572","url":"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/vi\/products\/nishikigoi-wakimizu-bakki-shower","provider":"Play It Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}