jcardona1;4702335; said:
Never used it, so I'm just going off what I see in the two videos. IMO, I think you're better off with a pressurized bead filter. The easy pod is basically a tub that hold some plastic media, with a few holes and a backwash option. Doesn't seem like it would offer any mechanical filtration.
I also personally don't have an eazy pod, but a koi breeder I have purchased from uses one on a stock tank.
He told me that they do work well for both bio and mechanical filtration, but that they must be backflushed regularly to remove debris from the media. If you don't keep up with this, the media gets filthy pretty fast and no longer functions well for mechanical filtration. I would imagine that regular backflushings would also beat up on the biofilm covering the media.
Although they require regular cleaning, the maintenance is quick, clean, and easy. Also, the breeder now uses these regular backflushings for his water changes, which is nice.
Overall, depending on your stocking density and intended application (e.g. outdoor pond vs indoor pond vs aquarium) I would recommend using the eazy pod for bio and secondary mechanical, with a separate primary mechanical filter. This will allow it to work better as a mechanical filter with longer maintenance intervals.
