Celebrating 25 Years of Evolution Aqua
Where It All Began 
Founded in 2001, Evolution Aqua started with one simple idea…pond filtration could be better.
Over the past 25 years, that idea has grown into a global name in the aquatics industry.
We’ve helped koi enthusiasts and pond keepers around the world care for their water in smarter, more efficient ways.
Monthly Insights 
Throughout 2026, we’ll release a new “history node” every month.
Each node gives deeper insight into our story. Including exclusive content not shared on our social channels.
What you can find in each node - Archive photos, Product milestones, Behind-the-scenes stories, Moments that shaped Evolution Aqua.
Make sure to check our history nodes below.
Thank You 
We also want to take a moment to thank our trusted dealers, partners, and the dedicated pond keepers who have supported us along the way.
You’ve helped us turn a simple idea into a lasting legacy, and this celebration is as much yours as it is ours.
Looking Ahead 
Keep an eye on this page and follow along as we reveal our story, one month at a time.
Here’s to celebrating the past 25 years and looking forward to the next chapter of innovation, growth, and water care excellence.
Make sure to follow us on our social media to keep up today with our story, new products and innovations
History Nodes
Before the Nexus, there was The Answer
In the early 2000s, mechanical filtration relied on settlement chambers and static media.
While these systems worked to a point, fine solids, algae, dust, and fish waste often passed through, entering the biological stages and reducing efficiency.
Determined to solve this problem, koi enthusiast and Evolution Aqua founder Nick Jackson spent four years developing The Answer, a self-cleaning mechanical pre-filter designed to capture solids at the source and maintain clearer, healthier water.
Using a rotating micro-screen drum, The Answer removed suspended solids before they could break down, reducing strain on biological media and improving overall water clarity.
25 Years of Growth in Wigan
In 2001, Evolution Aqua began its journey in a single building in Wigan, driven by one goal, to create innovative filtration solutions for koi ponds.
What started as a small operation has grown steadily over the past 25 years into a fully established site made up of four buildings. Today, our Wigan base is home to our design, manufacturing, assembly, and research and development teams, all working together to bring our products to life.
This site has been at the centre of everything we do. It’s where ideas are developed, tested, and refined. It’s where challenges are solved, and where products are built with the quality and reliability that pond keepers around the world have come to expect from Evolution Aqua.
From those early days to where we are now, Wigan has remained the foundation of our growth and innovation.
We remain proud of our roots and the role our Wigan facility continues to play in shaping the future of Evolution Aqua.
Here’s to the next 25 years, right here in Wigan.
