my first pond

[toehead11183]

never done the outdoor pond thing. i was thinking of a 8'X4'X3' which holds around 700+ gallons. what is the easiest, low maintainance filter. i need something easy as it is my first pond. i want to start low and work my way up. any and all tips, comments and suggestions welcomed.

 

[Dr Joe]

Well a quick search came up with these...

http://www.backyard-pond-guide.com/homemade-pond-filter.html

http://www.mvwgs.org/filter.htm

http://www.geocities.com/ghawkins_ca/Myfilter.html

http://www.perfectpondkeeping.com/biofilters/how_to_make_pond_filter.htm

http://www.josephandgabby.com/pond/diyfilters.htm

Might even find some on here .

It's a start.

Dr Joe

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[Muske]

Use a large tub or bin you can get at Menards or Farm Supply. Remove the plug at the bottom and replace it w/ a small (6-10") piece of PVC. Put a 90 on that pointing up, another piece of a PVC 15-24". The height of that piece will determine the height of the water level in the tub. Another 90 pointing outward away from the tub. again a small piece of PVC. That tub placed by the edge of the pond, either buried in the soil or level on the soil, will act as the filter. Put the pump (as big as you can afford) in the pond with it plumbed into the bin. Fill the bin w/ water lettuce and hyacinths and rinse the fiberious roots regularly and you will have clear water. If I can find some pictures of my old pond w/that system I will post them.

 

[fish head )'>]

Thanks DR. JOE and MUSKE,, just doing some reading up pond filters for my new project.