Introduction and Pond Filter questions

[perfect_prefect]

Do you trust the wall to hold a full rubbermaid behind it?

It's a perfect idea, (just inspect the wall fully)

i dont think the wall would have to support the rubbermaid, just set it on the ground on the other side of the wall, that way it is hidden.

The wall isnt a wall holding a hill back is it? if that is the case then dig the hill back and bury the filter tanks. or bury them next to the pond. life is easy with a back hoe. you can hide everything and keep your pump head down if you bury the tank next to the pond and only have it sticking out a foot above the pond, then decorate it with some river stones and make a 1' waterfall.

 

[Muske]

The wall looks like it is holding back the soil. Adding the rubbermaid behind the wall may or may not add to the surcharge pressure. The wall doesn't have any deadmen in it either. Perfect makes a good point on burying the tanks. You could even shave the slope down a little and use boulders to terrace back the hill. Lower head height and different levels would look really nice and natural. With the backhoe down the road, big boulders and outcropping stones can be used in and around the pond.

Lettuce and Water Hyacinth are floating plants that have very fiberous roots and grow in a thick mass. That root mass removes fine particles in the water column and eats excessive nutrients that can cause undesirable algae. When used in the output of the system they can very effective in filtration and spawn sites in the pond. They are all I use for filtration when the weather warms.

 

[seneca888]

Ok. I understand, except for the location of the sticky
and yes its a little embarrassing.

Unless im a complete neophyte, the rubbermaid you are talking about is like a large plastic trashcan size, that i can drill out like a jumbo canister filter.


But I dont want to assume.

BTW it rained AGAIN. so I didnt get much done yesterday, except for leveling the edges AGAIN after the last rain. Just a little dry weather and I can rake the sides to a nice slope and shape the shelf before the sand and liner.

Oh. and yes, the wall is holding back a LARGE hill. However the guy who built the wall 5 yrs ago, did some Interesting engineering. so I have to dig out the back of that wall and shore it up properly to prevent it from falling. At that time I can place the Presumed rubbermaid(S) behind the wall.

Tell me if im on the right track.

TY guys for your help

 

[seneca888]

k, Found the rubbermaid sticky

 

[Muske]

You should not have to beef or shore up the wall if it was built solidly enough. Can you work the slope at all? Meaning, shave it down or terrace it at all...