Need Idea for diy pond filter?

[catsyloo]

I have a 150 gallon pond with a few kois and a water lily. Can anyone share with me any simple idea for a filter with the items I have in hand now. I have a 5 gallon bucket, bio-balls, sponges and gravel. Not too sure how to go about building my filter. So many ideas and getting confuse. TQ.

 

[Dr Joe]

First off .

Now... You've got everything you need except a pump and HD or lowes can help with that. Get a pump for a water feature (fountain) and calculate in the head pressure).

Here are several different types, the first and second are the best for your situation.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72973

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23501&highlight=filter

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34433&highlight=DIY+wet/dry

Read these over and let us know if you have questions .

Oh ya, charge the batteries for your digital camera, no excuses for not posting pix .

Dr Joe

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[catsyloo]

How do I layer the media? What should go in first / last? Will borrow my bro's digi-cam once I build the filter and get it running.

 

[Dr Joe]

If your feeding from the top...course pre-filter, filter, bio-media (scrubbies etc.), then a sump area for the pump.

Dr Joe

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[catsyloo]

What do you mean a 'sump area for the pump'? I was thinking of placing the pump one end of the pond, use a pvc pipe connect from the pump to the filter bucket (placed another end of the pond) from the bottom to top. What do you think?